Printed paper sheet transport interval control method and apparatus

By assessing the risk of paper jams based on the relationship between paper length and distance, and extending the conveying interval, the problem of short paper jams in image forming equipment was solved, resulting in more stable paper conveying.

CN116812603BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ZHUHAI PANTUM ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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ZHUHAI PANTUM ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-07-21
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

In image forming equipment, paper jams are prone to occur when short sheets are being fed because the length of the sheet is less than the distance between the feed roller and the transfer roller, resulting in too small a gap between adjacent sheets.

Method used

By obtaining the paper length and the distance relationship between the feed roller and the transfer roller, it is determined whether the paper jam condition is met. If it is met, the transfer interval is extended, and the feed roller is controlled to pause and restart to ensure that the paper interval is sufficient.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents paper jams during printing, improving the operational stability of the equipment and the reliability of paper delivery.

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Abstract

The application relates to the field of image forming, in particular to a printing paper conveying interval control method and device. The application is applied to an image forming device which is provided with a paper feeding roller and a conveying roller. The paper length of printing paper and the first distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller are acquired first, then whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition is determined according to the size relation between the paper length and the first distance, if it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, the conveying interval between adjacent printing papers is prolonged, and the printing paper is conveyed based on the prolonged conveying interval. The conveying interval between the printing papers is determined according to the relation between the paper length and the distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller, so that the paper jam phenomenon during the conveying of the printing paper can be effectively prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of image forming, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for controlling the paper delivery interval in printing. Background Technology

[0002] Image forming equipment includes a paper feed roller and a transfer roller. The paper feed roller transports the printing paper from the paper tray to the transfer roller. When the beginning of the printing paper reaches the transfer roller, the paper feed roller pauses operation and resumes transporting the next sheet after a certain time interval. In some printing scenarios, the length of the printing paper is less than the distance between the paper feed roller and the transfer roller. When the end of the printing paper leaves the paper feed roller, the beginning of the paper has not yet reached the transfer roller, and the paper feed roller continues to operate, transporting the next sheet. When the printing paper reaches the transfer roller, the interval between two adjacent sheets is small, which can easily lead to paper jams. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the paper conveying interval. The conveying interval between printing papers is determined by the relationship between the paper length and the distance between the paper feed roller and the conveying roller, which can effectively prevent paper jams during the paper conveying process.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling the paper transport interval in printing, the method being applied to an image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus being provided with a paper feeding roller and a conveying roller, the method comprising:

[0005] Obtain the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feed roller and the conveying roller;

[0006] Whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition is determined based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance;

[0007] If it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, then extend the transfer interval between adjacent printing papers.

[0008] The printing paper is conveyed based on the extended conveying interval.

[0009] In one embodiment, obtaining the paper length for printing includes:

[0010] Obtain the paper length from the print parameters of the job to be printed.

[0011] In one embodiment, the image forming apparatus is equipped with a paper feed sensor, and the step of obtaining the paper length for printing includes:

[0012] The time required for the printed paper to pass through the paper feed sensor is obtained;

[0013] The paper length is determined based on the transmission time and the transmission speed of the paper feed sensor.

[0014] In one embodiment, determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes:

[0015] Determine whether the length of the paper is less than the first distance;

[0016] If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition;

[0017] If it is determined that the length of the paper is greater than or equal to the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0018] In one embodiment, determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes:

[0019] Determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance;

[0020] If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, and the absolute value of the difference between the length of the paper and the first distance is greater than the first threshold, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; otherwise, it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0021] In one embodiment, extending the transfer interval between adjacent printed sheets includes:

[0022] The first conveying interval is determined based on the difference between the paper length and the first distance;

[0023] Replace the preset original transmission interval with the first transmission interval.

[0024] In one embodiment, the conveying of printing paper based on the extended conveying interval includes:

[0025] When the paper head of the currently conveyed printing paper is detected to have reached the conveying roller, the paper feeding roller is controlled to pause operation;

[0026] After the duration of the first conveying interval, the paper feed roller is controlled to restart to convey the next sheet of printing paper.

[0027] In a second aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a printing paper transport interval control device, the device being deployed in an image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus being provided with a paper feeding roller and a conveying roller, the device comprising:

[0028] The acquisition module is used to acquire the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller;

[0029] The judgment module is used to determine whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance;

[0030] The processing module is used to extend the transfer interval between adjacent sheets of paper if it is determined that the paper being printed meets the paper jam condition.

[0031] The control module is used to feed the printing paper based on the extended feed interval.

[0032] In one embodiment, obtaining the paper length for printing includes:

[0033] Obtain the paper length from the print parameters of the job to be printed.

[0034] In one embodiment, the image forming apparatus is equipped with a paper feed sensor, and the step of obtaining the paper length for printing includes:

[0035] The time required for the printed paper to pass through the paper feed sensor is obtained;

[0036] The paper length is determined based on the transmission time and the transmission speed of the paper feed sensor.

[0037] In one embodiment, determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes:

[0038] Determine whether the length of the paper is less than the first distance;

[0039] If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition;

[0040] If it is determined that the length of the paper is greater than or equal to the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0041] In one embodiment, determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes:

[0042] Determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance;

[0043] If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, and the absolute value of the difference between the length of the paper and the first distance is greater than the first threshold, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; otherwise, it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0044] In one embodiment, extending the transfer interval between adjacent printed sheets includes:

[0045] The first conveying interval is determined based on the difference between the paper length and the first distance;

[0046] Replace the preset original transmission interval with the first transmission interval.

[0047] In one embodiment, the conveying of printing paper based on the extended conveying interval includes:

[0048] When the paper head of the currently conveyed printing paper is detected to have reached the conveying roller, the paper feeding roller is controlled to pause operation;

[0049] After the duration of the first conveying interval, the paper feed roller is controlled to restart to convey the next sheet of printing paper.

[0050] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic chip, comprising:

[0051] At least one processor; and

[0052] At least one memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein:

[0053] The memory stores program instructions, and the processor can execute the method provided in the first aspect by calling the program instructions.

[0054] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-readable storage medium comprising a stored program, wherein the program, when executed by a processor, implements the method provided in the first aspect.

[0055] In this embodiment of the invention, the image forming apparatus is equipped with a paper feeding roller and a conveying roller. First, the length of the printing paper and a first distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller are obtained. Then, based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance, it is determined whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition. If it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, the conveying interval between adjacent printing papers is extended, and the printing paper is conveyed based on the extended conveying interval. Determining the conveying interval between printing papers by the relationship between the paper length and the distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller can effectively prevent paper jams during printing paper conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0056] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0057] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a printing paper delivery interval control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 2 A flowchart of a paper delivery interval control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another printing paper delivery interval control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0061] To better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this specification. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this specification without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0063] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this specification. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0064] In this embodiment of the invention, the structure of the image forming device (such as a printer or copier) can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the internal components include a paper feeding roller 101, a separating roller 102, a sensor 103, a first conveying roller 104, a sensor 105, and a second conveying roller 106. Figure 1 As shown, when the image forming apparatus performs a printing task, the printing paper passes sequentially through the feed roller 101, the separation roller 102, the sensor 103, the first conveyor roller 104, and the sensor 105, finally reaching the second conveyor roller 106. The second conveyor roller 106 (also called the correction roller) is used to convey and correct the printing paper. The image forming apparatus must ensure that the length of the printing paper is not less than the distance between the feed roller 101 and the second conveyor roller 106 to reduce the probability of paper jams.

[0065] Taking two adjacent sheets of paper (sheet A and sheet B) as an example, assuming the lengths of sheets A and B are equal to the distance between the feed roller 101 and the second conveyor roller 106, the image forming apparatus detects, via sensor 105, that the beginning of sheet A has reached the second conveyor roller 106. It then controls the feed roller 101 to stop operating, while the second conveyor roller 106 and the first conveyor roller 104 provide power to continue conveying sheet A. After a preset conveying interval, the end of sheet A has typically left the feed roller 101. The image forming apparatus then controls the feed roller 101 to continue operating, conveying sheet B. The beginning of sheet B and the end of sheet A will maintain a certain distance (e.g., Y mm) to prevent paper jams at the second conveyor roller 106. If the length of the printed paper (printed paper C and printed paper D) is less than the distance between the paper feed roller 101 and the second conveyor roller 106, when the tail of printed paper C leaves the paper feed roller 101, the head of printed paper C has not yet reached the second conveyor roller 106. The paper feed roller 101 will continue to transport printed paper D until the head of printed paper C reaches the second conveyor roller 106 and then stops. Assuming that when the paper feed roller 101 is paused, the head of printed paper D has been transported X mm. After a preset transport interval, the paper feed roller 101 continues to transport printed paper D. The distance between printed paper C and printed paper D is (YX) mm, which may be less than the safety distance, causing paper jams at the second conveyor roller 106.

[0066] To address the aforementioned problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling the paper transport interval in printing. This method can be applied to image forming equipment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method may include:

[0067] Step 201: Obtain the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feed roller and the transfer roller.

[0068] In this embodiment of the invention, after receiving a print job, the image forming apparatus can obtain the paper length from the print parameters. The first distance between the feed roller and the transfer roller is a known quantity and can be stored in advance in the storage space of the image forming apparatus.

[0069] In one embodiment, the image forming apparatus is equipped with a paper feed sensor. During the paper feeding process, the image forming apparatus can determine the paper length using the paper feed sensor. Specifically, the image forming apparatus multiplies the time required for the paper to pass through the paper feed sensor by the operating speed of the paper feed sensor to obtain the paper length. The paper length detected by the paper feed sensor is more accurate. In some cases, the specifications of the paper in the tissue box differ from the printing parameters, and obtaining the paper length through the printing parameters may result in errors.

[0070] Step 202: Determine whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance.

[0071] If the length of the printed paper is less than a first distance, the distance between two adjacent sheets of printed paper may be less than the safe distance. Therefore, a paper length less than the first distance can be considered a paper jam condition. If the image forming device determines that the paper length is less than the first distance, it determines that the printed paper meets the paper jam condition; if it determines that the paper length is greater than or equal to the first distance, it determines that the printed paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0072] In one embodiment, although a paper length shorter than a first distance may cause a paper jam, if the paper length is very close to the first distance, the distance between two adjacent sheets of paper is likely to be greater than a safe distance, preventing a paper jam. Therefore, the image forming device can also determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance. If the paper length is determined to be shorter than the first distance, and the absolute value of the difference is greater than a first threshold, then the paper is determined to meet the conditions for a paper jam; otherwise, the paper is determined not to meet the conditions for a paper jam. It can be understood that the difference between the paper length and the first distance determines X; the larger the absolute value of the difference, the larger X, and the smaller the distance (YX) between two adjacent sheets of paper. If (YX) is less than a safe distance, a paper jam is very likely to occur. The first threshold can be reasonably set based on actual conditions.

[0073] Step 203: If it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, then extend the transfer interval between adjacent printing papers.

[0074] In this embodiment of the invention, the conveying interval is the time interval between the pause and restart of the self-feeding roller. When the image forming equipment detects that the end of the printing paper has reached the conveying roller, it controls the paper feeding roller to pause, and after the conveying interval, it controls the paper feeding roller to restart. If the image forming equipment determines that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, it needs to extend the conveying interval to increase the distance between adjacent printing papers.

[0075] In one embodiment, the image forming apparatus determines a first transport interval based on the difference between the length of the printed paper and a first distance, and then replaces a preset original transport interval with the first transport interval. For example, if the original transport interval is 2 seconds, and the image forming apparatus determines a first transport interval of 3 seconds based on the difference between the paper length and the first distance, then the paper feed roller pauses operation and resumes operation after 3 seconds. The larger the absolute value of the difference between the paper length and the first distance, the larger the first transport interval calculated by the image forming apparatus.

[0076] Step 204: Transfer the printing paper based on the extended transfer interval.

[0077] Taking printing paper A and printing paper B as an example, if the distance between the beginning of printing paper B and the end of printing paper A is too close when the beginning of printing paper B reaches the conveyor roller, a paper jam may occur. In this embodiment of the invention, when the image forming device detects that the beginning of printing paper A has reached the conveyor roller, it controls the paper feeding roller to pause operation, while the conveyor roller continues to operate to transport printing paper A. After a first conveying interval, the paper feeding roller resumes operation to transport printing paper B. Because the first conveying interval is relatively large, the distance between the end of printing paper A and the beginning of printing paper B is relatively large, and a paper jam will not occur when the beginning of printing paper B reaches the conveyor roller.

[0078] In this embodiment of the invention, the image forming apparatus determines the transmission interval between printing papers by the relationship between the paper length and the distance between the paper feed roller and the conveying roller, which can effectively prevent paper jams during the transmission of printing papers.

[0079] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a printing paper transport interval control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This device can be deployed in an image forming apparatus to implement the printing paper transport interval control method provided in this embodiment of the present invention, such as… Figure 3 As shown, the device may include: an acquisition module 310, a judgment module 320, a processing module 330, and a control module 340.

[0080] The acquisition module 310 is used to acquire the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feed roller and the conveying roller.

[0081] The judgment module 320 is used to determine whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance.

[0082] The processing module 330 is used to extend the transfer interval between adjacent printing papers if it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition.

[0083] Control module 340 is used to convey printing paper based on the extended conveying interval.

[0084] In one embodiment, the acquisition module 310 may obtain the paper length of the printing paper from the printing parameters of the job to be printed. Alternatively, the acquisition module 310 may obtain the transmission time required for the printing paper to pass through the paper feed sensor, and then determine the paper length based on the transmission time and the transmission speed of the paper feed sensor.

[0085] In one embodiment, the determination module 320 can determine whether the paper length is less than a first distance. If the paper length is determined to be less than the first distance, the printing paper is determined to meet the paper jam condition. If the paper length is determined to be greater than or equal to the first distance, the printing paper is determined to not meet the paper jam condition.

[0086] In one embodiment, the determination module 320 can determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance; if it is determined that the paper length is less than the first distance and the absolute value of the difference between the paper length and the first distance is greater than a first threshold, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; otherwise, it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

[0087] In one embodiment, the processing module 330 can determine a first conveying interval based on the difference between the paper length and a first distance, and then replace the preset original conveying interval with the first conveying interval.

[0088] In one embodiment, when the control module 340 detects that the end of the currently conveyed printing paper has reached the conveying roller, it controls the paper feeding roller to pause operation; after the duration of the first conveying interval, it controls the paper feeding roller to resume operation to convey the next printing paper.

[0089] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 The electronic device shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitation on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0090] like Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device is represented in the form of a general-purpose computing device. The components of the electronic device may include, but are not limited to: one or more processors 410, memory 430, and communication bus 440 connecting different system components (including memory 430 and processor 410).

[0091] Communication bus 440 represents one or more of several bus architectures, including a memory bus or memory controller, peripheral bus, graphics acceleration port, processor, or local bus using any of the various bus architectures. Examples of these architectures include, but are not limited to, Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) buses, Micro Channel Architecture (MAC) buses, Enhanced ISA buses, Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local buses, and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) buses.

[0092] Electronic devices typically include a variety of computer-readable media. These media can be any available media that can be accessed by the electronic device, including volatile and non-volatile media, and removable and non-removable media.

[0093] Memory 430 may include computer system readable media in the form of volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or cache memory. The electronic device may further include other removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile computer system storage media. Although Figure 4 Not shown, a disk drive for reading and writing to a removable non-volatile disk (e.g., a "floppy disk") and an optical disc drive for reading and writing to a removable non-volatile optical disc (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital video disc read-only memory (DVD-ROM), or other optical media) may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to the communication bus 440 via one or more data media interfaces. The memory 430 may include at least one program product having a set (e.g., at least one) of program modules configured to perform the functions of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0094] A program / utility having a set (at least one) of program modules can be stored in memory 430. Such program modules include—but are not limited to—an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, and program data. Each or some combination of these examples may include an implementation of a network environment. The program modules typically perform the functions and / or methods described in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] The electronic device can also communicate with one or more external devices, one or more devices that enable a user to interact with the electronic device, or any device that enables the electronic device to communicate with one or more other computing devices (e.g., network interface card, modem, etc.). This communication can be performed through communication interface 420. Furthermore, the electronic device can also communicate through a network adapter (…). Figure 4 (Not shown) communicates with one or more networks (e.g., Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and / or public networks, such as the Internet). The aforementioned network adapter can communicate with other modules of the electronic device via communication bus 440. It should be understood that, although... Figure 4Not shown, other hardware and / or software modules can be used in conjunction with electronic devices, including but not limited to: microcode, device drivers, redundant processing units, external disk drive arrays, disk arrays (Redundant Arrays of Independent Drives; hereinafter referred to as RAID) systems, tape drives, and data backup storage systems.

[0096] The processor 410 executes various functional applications and data processing by running programs stored in the memory 430, such as implementing the paper delivery interval control method provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0097] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions that cause the computer to execute the paper delivery interval control method provided in this invention.

[0098] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be any combination of one or more computer-readable media. A computer-readable medium may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), or flash memory, optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that may be used by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0099] Computer-readable signal media may include data signals propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals may take various forms, including—but not limited to—electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. Computer-readable signal media may also be any computer-readable medium other than computer-readable storage media, capable of transmitting, propagating, or transmitting programs for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0100] The program code contained on a computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including—but not limited to—wireless, wire, optical fiber, RF, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0101] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0102] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0103] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing custom logic functions or processes, and the scope of preferred embodiments of the invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the invention pertain.

[0104] In the embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0105] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

[0106] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling paper feeding, characterized in that, The method is applied to an image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus being provided with a paper feeding roller and a conveying roller, the method comprising: Obtain the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feed roller and the conveying roller; Whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition is determined based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance; If it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition, then extend the transfer interval between adjacent printing papers. The printed paper is conveyed based on the extended conveying interval; The method of conveying printing paper based on the extended conveying interval includes: The first conveying interval is determined based on the difference between the paper length and the first distance; When the paper head of the currently conveyed printing paper is detected to have reached the conveying roller, the paper feeding roller is controlled to pause operation; After the duration of the first conveying interval, the paper feed roller is controlled to restart to convey the next sheet of printing paper. Determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes: Determine whether the length of the paper is less than the first distance; If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; If it is determined that the length of the paper is greater than or equal to the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the paper length for printing includes: Obtain the paper length from the print parameters of the job to be printed.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image forming device is equipped with a paper feed sensor, and the step of obtaining the paper length for printing includes: The time required for the printed paper to pass through the paper feed sensor is obtained; The paper length is determined based on the transmission time and the transmission speed of the paper feed sensor.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes: Determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance; If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, and the absolute value of the difference between the length of the paper and the first distance is greater than the first threshold, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; otherwise, it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

5. A control device, characterized in that, The apparatus is deployed in an image forming device, the image forming device being provided with a feed roller and a transfer roller, the apparatus comprising: The acquisition module is used to acquire the paper length of the printing paper and the first distance between the paper feeding roller and the conveying roller; The judgment module is used to determine whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance; The processing module is used to extend the transfer interval between adjacent sheets of paper if it is determined that the paper being printed meets the paper jam condition. The control module is used to feed the printing paper based on the extended feed interval; The control module is specifically used to determine a first conveying interval based on the difference between the paper length and the first distance; when the paper head of the currently conveyed printing paper is detected to have reached the conveying roller, the control module controls the paper feeding roller to pause operation; after the duration of the first conveying interval, the control module controls the paper feeding roller to resume operation to convey the next printing paper. Determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes: Determine whether the length of the paper is less than the first distance; If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; If it is determined that the length of the paper is greater than or equal to the first distance, then it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the paper length for printing includes: Obtain the paper length from the print parameters of the job to be printed.

7. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The image forming device is equipped with a paper feed sensor, and the step of obtaining the paper length for printing includes: The time required for the printed paper to pass through the paper feed sensor is obtained; The paper length is determined based on the transmission time and the transmission speed of the paper feed sensor.

8. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the printing paper meets the paper jam condition based on the relationship between the paper length and the first distance includes: Determine the difference between the paper length and the first distance; If it is determined that the length of the paper is less than the first distance, and the absolute value of the difference between the length of the paper and the first distance is greater than the first threshold, then it is determined that the printing paper meets the paper jam condition; otherwise, it is determined that the printing paper does not meet the paper jam condition.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein: The memory stores program instructions, and the processor invokes the program instructions to execute the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein the program, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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