Multifunctional transaction machine and method of operation thereof

Abstract

This invention provides a multi-functional office machine, including a body, a switch, multiple first drive wheel sets, a printing module, a shredding module, and a control module. The body has a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The second channel connects to the first channel and forms a partial loop with the first channel, and the third channel connects to the second channel. The switch is located at the intersection of the second and third channels. The first drive wheel sets are configured between the first and second channels. The printing module is located on the first channel. The shredding module is located below the first and second channels. The third channel extends from the second channel to the shredding module. The control module is electrically connected to the switch, the first drive wheel sets, the printing module, and the shredding module. A method for operating the multi-functional office machine is also disclosed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a multi-functional transaction machine and its operating method. Background Technology

[0002] Printers or office machines with printing capabilities have become essential functional equipment for word processing and offices. However, if erroneously printed or expired documents are not handled properly, they can easily lead to the leakage of trade secrets or privacy. Therefore, existing office equipment requires the use of professional paper shredders to shred waste paper documents. As a result, printing equipment and paper shredders play an increasingly important role in the office.

[0003] However, not all offices have enough space to install the required number of printers and shredders. Furthermore, existing shredders still require manual feeding of paper one by one. Therefore, providing office equipment that combines printing and shredding functions is a crucial issue that relevant technical personnel need to consider. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention relates to a multi-functional office machine and its operating method, which combines automatic printing and automatic paper shredding functions.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-function transaction machine includes a body, a switch, multiple first drive wheel sets, a printing module, a shredding module, and a control module. The body has a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The second channel connects to the first channel and forms a partial loop with the first channel. The third channel connects to the second channel. The switch is located at the intersection of the second and third channels. The first drive wheel sets are respectively disposed in the first and second channels. The printing module is disposed within the body and located on the first channel of the loop. The shredding module is disposed within the body and located below the first and second channels. The third channel extends from the second channel to the shredding module, and the shredding wheel of the shredding module is disposed at the end of the third channel away from the second channel. The control module is electrically connected to the switch, the first drive wheel sets, the printing module, and the shredding module. The control module connects the upstream of the second channel to the third channel and closes the downstream of the second channel via the switch, or connects the upstream and downstream of the second channel and closes the third channel via the switch.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an operating method for a multifunction printer is used in a multifunction printer as described above. At least one sheet of paper to be shredded is placed at the entrance of a first channel. The operating method includes: a user activating the shredding function and inputting an operating mode; and when the user inputs a first shredding mode, a control module drives the sheet of paper to be shredded through a drive wheel assembly, and then, after passing through a printing module, transmits it to the exit of the first channel. The control module drives a switch to connect the upstream of a second channel with a third channel and close the downstream of the second channel. The control module drives the drive wheel assembly to reverse so that the sheet of paper to be shredded is transmitted from the exit of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel to the third channel. The control module drives the shredding wheel of the shredding module to shred the sheet of paper.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-function office machine includes a body, a first switch, a second switch, a plurality of first drive wheel sets, a printing module, a first shredder module, a second shredder module, and a control module. The body has a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel. The second channel connects to the first channel and forms a loop with a portion of the first channel. The third channel connects to the first channel, and the fourth channel connects to the second channel. The first switch is located at the intersection of the third channel and the first channel. The second switch is located at the intersection of the second channel and the fourth channel. The first drive wheel sets are respectively disposed in the first channel and the second channel. The printing module is disposed within the body and located on the first channel of the loop. The first shredder module is disposed within the body and located below the first and second channels. The third channel extends from the first channel to the first shredder module, and the first shredder wheel of the first shredder module is located at the end of the third channel away from the first channel. The second shredder module is disposed within the body and located below the first and second channels. The fourth channel extends from the second channel to the second shredder module, and the second shredder wheel of the second shredder module is located at the end of the fourth channel away from the second channel. The control module is electrically connected to the first switch, the second switch, the first drive wheel assembly, the printing module, the first shredder module, and the second shredder module. The control module connects section one and section two of the first channel and closes the third channel via the first switch, or connects section one and the third channel and closes section two via the first switch. The control module connects the upstream of the second channel and the fourth channel and closes the downstream of the second channel via the second switch, or connects the upstream and downstream of the second channel and closes the fourth channel via the second switch.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an operating method for a multifunction printer is used in the multifunction printer as described above. At least one piece of paper to be shredded is placed at the entrance of a first channel. The operating method includes: the user activating the shredding function and inputting an operating mode; and when the user inputs a first shredding mode, the control module drives a first switch to connect section one and the third channel and close section two, the control module drives a first drive wheel assembly to feed the paper to be shredded into section one, and then through the third channel to the first shredding module, the control module drives the first shredding wheel to shred the paper; and when the user inputs a second shredding mode, the control module drives a first switch to connect section one and section two and close the third channel, the control module drives a second switch to connect the upstream of the second channel and the fourth channel and close the downstream of the second channel, the control module feeds the paper to be shredded into the first channel through the first drive wheel assembly, and then through the printing module to the exit of the first channel, the control module drives the first drive wheel assembly to reverse so that the paper to be shredded is fed from the exit of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel to the fourth channel, the control module drives the second shredding wheel of the second shredding module to shred the paper.

[0009] Based on the above, the multifunction printer uses internal channels to connect a printing module, a shredder module, and a switch. The second channel connects to the first channel, forming a loop with a portion of the first channel, allowing the printing module to be positioned on the first channel within this loop. A third channel connects to the second channel, with a switch positioned at the intersection of the second and third channels. The shredder's shredding wheel is positioned at the end of the third channel, furthest from the second channel. Thus, the multifunction printer's control module can provide printing or shredding functions by adjusting the switch. Furthermore, because these components are essentially stacked, the overall footprint of the device is effectively reduced, facilitating efficient use of space. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The electrical connection relationships of the relevant components of the multi-functional transaction machine;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The electrical connection relationships of the relevant components of the multi-functional transaction machine;

[0014] Figure 5 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The electrical connection relationships of the relevant components of the multi-functional transaction machine;

[0016] Figure 7 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The electrical connection relationships of the relevant components of the multi-functional transaction machine. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same component reference numerals are used in the drawings and description to denote the same or similar parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The electrical connections of the relevant components of the multifunction office machine. Please also refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The multifunction printer 100 includes a body 110, a switch 151, multiple first drive wheel sets 161, 162, 163, and 164, a printing module 120, a shredder module 130, and a control module CM. The body 110 has a first channel CH1, a second channel CH2, and a third channel CH3. The second channel CH2 is connected to the first channel CH1 and forms a partial loop with the first channel CH1. The third channel CH3 is connected to the second channel CH2. The switch 151 is located at the intersection of the second channel CH2 and the third channel CH3.

[0020] The printing module 120 is disposed within the body 110 and located on the first channel CH1 of the circuit. The shredder module 130 is disposed within the body 110 and located below the first channel CH1 and the second channel CH2. The third channel CH3 extends from the second channel CH2 to the shredder module 130, and the shredder wheel 131 of the shredder module 130 is located at the end of the third channel CH3 away from the second channel CH2. The control module CM is electrically connected to the switch 151, the first drive wheel set 161-164, the printing module 120, and the shredder module 130. Here, the printing module 120 is exemplified by a laser printing unit, but is not limited thereto. It includes a transfer wheel set 121 and a shaping wheel set 122. The transfer wheel set 121 is used to transfer image toner onto paper, and then the shaping wheel set 122 pressurizes and heats these patterned toners to shape them. Since the printing process is known from existing technology devices, it will not be described in detail here. Furthermore, the shredder wheel 131 of the shredder module 130 is composed of, for example, rotating blades, a comb, and a drive motor. Paper fed to the shredder module 130 is fed through the interlocking blades, cut into many small pieces, and then stacked in the accommodating space of the shredder module 130 to achieve the purpose of confidentiality.

[0021] Additionally, the first drive wheel sets 161-164 are respectively configured in the first channel CH1 and the second channel CH2. The first channel CH1 includes section one P11 and section two P12. Section one P11 is connected to the inlet 111, and section two P12 is connected to the outlet 112. The first drive wheel set 161 is, for example, a registration roller. Section two P12, used to confirm that paper (not shown) has indeed entered the first channel CH1, allows the control module CM to determine whether to drive the printing module 120 to print the incoming paper. The first drive wheel set 162 is, for example, a paper pick-up / separation roller, used to pick up the paper at the inlet 111, separate it from other papers, and feed the picked-up paper into the first channel CH1. The first drive wheel set 163 is, for example, a paper output roller, used to send the paper passing through the first channel CH1 out of the machine body 110 via the outlet 112. Additionally, the first drive wheel assembly 164 serves as a drive roller for double-sided printing and works in conjunction with the first drive wheel assembly 163. For example, after the paper passes through the printing module 120 and completes its initial printing, the first drive wheel assembly 163 picks up and conveys the paper. Then, the control module CM can drive the first drive wheel assembly 163 to reverse its direction. This, combined with driving the first drive wheel assembly 164 located in the second channel CH2, allows the paper to be smoothly fed into the upstream P13 and downstream P14 of the second channel CH2 and re-enter the second section P12 of the first channel CH1. At this point, the paper has been flipped and is now ready for printing by the printing module 120 on the other side. After the second printing is completed, the double-sided printed content can be conveyed out of the machine body 110 via the outlet 112 by the first drive wheel assembly 163.

[0022] The two printing processes described above are as follows: Figure 1 The first path PT1 (from section 1 P11 to section 2 P12) and the third path PT3 (from section 1 P11 through section 2 P12, upstream P13, downstream P14 and section 2 P12 in sequence) are shown. The former is a single-sided printing path, while the latter is a double-sided printing path.

[0023] In addition, the multifunction printer 100 also includes a paper tray 140, which is disposed within the body 110 and located between the printing module 120 and the shredder module 130. The third channel CH3 passes through the paper tray 140, which has a fourth channel CH4 that merges into section P12 of the first channel CH1. The intersection of the fourth channel CH4 and the first channel CH1 is located before the printing module 120. Therefore, during the printing process of the multifunction printer 100, paper can also be supplied by the paper tray 140. Figure 1 The second path PT2 (single-sided printing) and the fourth path PT4 (double-sided printing) are shown.

[0024] It is worth noting that, since the multifunction printer 100 in this embodiment also has a paper shredding function, based on the corresponding configuration of the third channel CH3 and the switch 151, the control module CM of the multifunction printer 100 can take corresponding measures according to the user's selection. Generally, during the printing process, especially during duplex printing, since the paper travels through the second channel CH2, in order to prevent the paper from accidentally entering the third channel CH3, the control module CM will drive the switch 151 to connect the upstream P13 and downstream P14 of the second channel CH2 but close the third channel CH3 (the switch 151 switches to...). Figure 1 (As shown by the dashed line) so that the paper can be smoothly transferred by the third path PT3 or the fourth path PT4 mentioned above.

[0025] Conversely, when the user wants to perform a shredding operation, the control module CM will drive the switch 151 to connect the upstream P13 of the second channel CH2 with the third channel CH3, but close the downstream P14 of the second channel CH2. This allows the control module CM to drive the first drive wheel set 163 to reverse before the paper enters the first channel CH1 from the inlet 111 and is about to be sent out of the machine body 110 by the first drive wheel set 163. At this time, the control module CM has already driven the switch 151 to switch to the third channel CH2. Figure 1 As shown by the solid line, the paper can smoothly enter the third channel CH3 from upstream P13, and then be shredded by the shredder wheel 131 of the shredder module 130 before being discharged into the receiving space of the shredder module 130 through the shredder outlet 114. In other words, the shredding path is... Figure 1 The fifth path shown is PT5.

[0026] On the other hand, to further encrypt the paper being shredded, the multi-function transaction machine 100 in this embodiment also provides an encrypted shredding function. Details are as follows: First, following the aforementioned shredding path (fifth path PT5), the control module CM drives the first drive wheel sets 162 and 161 to feed the paper into the first channel CH1 and allow it to pass through the printing module 120. Next, the control module drives the printing module 120 to print an encrypted pattern on the paper. The type of pattern is not limited; it can be numbers, letters, special characters, or symbols, effectively reprinting the paper so that the subsequent pattern covers the original information on the paper, making that information unrecognizable. After encrypted printing is completed, the paper is conveyed to the shredding module 130 along the remaining path of the aforementioned fifth path PT5 for shredding. In other words, encrypted shredding follows the same shredding path as described above, except that encrypted printing is only required when the paper passes through the printing module 120. In addition, for paper that already has double-sided printing, it is clear that after the above-mentioned encrypted pattern is printed on one side of the paper, the paper needs to be driven to run a portion of the third path PT3. That is, the paper is allowed to pass through upstream P13 and downstream P14 to change sides again, and then pass through printing module 120 to encrypt the other side of the paper. After that, it is sent to the third channel CH3 via upstream P13 for shredding.

[0027] In summary, the two shredding operations described above provide corresponding operation modes for users to choose from on the multifunction printer 100. For example, the first shredding operation and the second encrypted shredding operation are considered as the first shredding mode and the second shredding mode, respectively. After the user activates the shredding function of the multifunction printer 100, these two options are displayed on the operation panel (not shown) on the machine body 110 for the user to select.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The electrical connections of the relevant components of the multifunction office machine. Please also refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4The difference from the previous embodiment is that the multifunction printer 200 in this embodiment adds another paper tray 241, which is stacked below the paper tray 140. Therefore, a new fourth channel CH41 and a first drive wheel set 165 need to be provided. Furthermore, the shredder module 130 is stacked at the bottom of the overall structure, that is, the third channel CH3 passes through the paper tray 140 and the paper tray 241 in sequence. Accordingly, in order to allow the paper to be smoothly conveyed along the shredding path (fifth path PT5), this embodiment also includes a third drive wheel set 166, which is disposed in the paper tray 241 and located on the third channel CH3. In this way, the multifunction printer 200 can have an additional paper tray 241 for paper feeding during the printing process. Here, the components with the same symbols as in the previous embodiment have the same functions as described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The electrical connections of the relevant components of the multifunction office machine. Please also refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 (and compare) Figure 1 The multifunction transaction machine 300 is roughly as follows: Figure 1 The components shown are configured differently, except that the multi-functional office machine 300 in this embodiment includes a first shredder module 331 and a second shredder module 332. The second shredder module 332 is the same as the shredder module 130 described above, the second shredder wheel 332a is the same as the shredder wheel 131 described above, the fourth channel CH6 is the same as the third channel CH3 described above, and the second switch 352 is the same as the switch 151 described above. Accordingly, the paper to be shredded can sequentially pass upstream of the first channel CH1 and the second channel CH2 at P13 and enter the fourth channel CH6, so that it can be shredded by the second shredder wheel 332a of the second shredder module 332 and stored in the accommodating space of the second shredder module 332.

[0030] Furthermore, unlike the aforementioned embodiments, this embodiment also includes a third channel CH5 and a first switch 351. The third channel CH5 connects to and extends from section P11 of the first channel CH1, passes through the paper tray 140, and extends to the first shredder module 331. Here, the control module CM can drive the first switch 351 to connect section P11 and section P12 of the first channel CH1 and close the third channel CH5, or connect section P11 and the third channel CH5 through the first switch 351 to close section P12. The former allows paper to be smoothly conveyed from section P11 to section P12, enabling smooth printing or shredding operations handled by the second shredder module 332. The latter allows the multifunction printer 300 to directly perform shredding operations using the first shredder module 331.

[0031] In summary, the two shredding operations described above can be displayed on the operation panel of the multifunction printer 300, providing users with relevant options for selection. Combined with the aforementioned encrypted shredding operation, this embodiment offers users three shredding modes to choose from when activating the shredding function. The first shredding mode allows the paper to enter the first shredding module 331, the second shredding mode allows the paper to enter the second shredding module 332, and the third shredding mode involves the printing module 120 encrypting and printing the paper before it enters the second shredding module 332. In another embodiment, due to the same paper transport path, only two shredding modes may be provided: the first shredding mode and the second shredding mode. The first shredding mode is the same as in the above embodiment, while the second shredding mode is equivalent to the third shredding mode in the above embodiment.

[0032] On the other hand, such as Figure 6As shown, the first shredding module 331 in this embodiment further includes a first sensor 331b, electrically connected to the control module CM, for sensing the shredding capacity of the first shredding module 331. The second shredding module 332 further includes a second sensor 332b, electrically connected to the control module CM, for sensing the shredding capacity of the second shredding module 332. Thus, when the user activates the shredding function, the control module CM can make a judgment based on the above. When the shredding capacity of the first shredding module 331 reaches a preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module 332 does not reach the preset value, the control module CM does not display the first shredding mode, but displays the second and third shredding modes for the user to choose from, and provides a warning signal. Conversely, when the shredding capacity of the first shredding module 331 does not reach the preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module 332 reaches the preset value, the control module CM does not display the second and third shredding modes, but displays the first shredding mode for the user, and provides another warning signal. In another embodiment, the control module CM may also make a judgment based solely on the shredding capacity of the first shredding module 331 and the shredding capacity of the second shredding module 332, so as to provide two different shredding modes.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a simplified side view of a multi-functional transaction machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The electrical connections of the relevant components of the multifunction office machine. Please also refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 8 (and compare) Figure 5 or Figure 3 ),and Figure 5 In contrast, the multifunction printer 400 of this embodiment also includes another paper tray 441, which is stacked below the paper tray 140 and located between the paper tray 140 and the first shredder module 331 and the second shredder module 332. That is, in this embodiment, the first shredder module 331 and the second shredder module 332 must still be located at the bottom layer of the overall structure. As mentioned above. Figure 3 correspond Figure 1 Due to the differences, the newly added paper storage tray 441 requires a corresponding newly added second drive wheel set 165 for shredding paper. At the same time, the fourth channel CH6 passes through the paper storage tray 441, so a fourth drive wheel set 462 needs to be added to facilitate the transfer of sheets from the fourth channel CH6 to the second shredder module 332.

[0034] Comparison Figure 7 and Figure 5Compared to other embodiments, the multi-functional transaction machine 400 in this embodiment also requires multiple third switchers 451 due to the partial overlap between the paper tray 441 and the fifth channel CH7, as well as partial overlap with the third channel CH5. Each third switcher 451 is electrically connected to the control module CM, and each third switcher 451 is located at the intersection of the fifth channel CH7 and the third channel CH5. Here, the third channel CH5 is divided into upstream CH51, midstream CH52, and downstream CH53. Upstream CH51 connects to section P11 of the first channel CH1, midstream CH52 connects to the fifth channel CH7, and downstream CH53 connects to the first shredder module 331. Accordingly, the control module CM passes through the upstream CH51, midstream CH52, and downstream CH53 of the third channel CH5 via the third switchers 451, but closes these fifth channels CH7 (e.g., Figure 7 As shown, 451 in the upper and lower diagrams is moved to the solid line position), or these fifth channels CH7 and the midstream CH52 are connected through the third switch 451, but the upstream CH1 and downstream CH3 are closed (as shown). Figure 7 As shown, 451 in the upper and lower diagrams has been moved to the dotted line position. The former, in conjunction with the first switch 351, connects section one P11 and upstream CH51, allowing the multifunction printer 400 to smoothly perform the shredding operation of feeding paper to the first shredding module 331. Conversely, the latter, in conjunction with the first switch 351, connects section one P11 and section two P12, allowing the multifunction printer 400 to smoothly perform printing operations of retrieving paper from the paper tray 140 or from the paper tray 441.

[0035] Additionally, as mentioned above Figure 5 , Figure 6 As in the illustrated embodiment, the first shredder module 331 and the second shredder module 332 each have a first sensor 331b and a second sensor 332b for sensing the shredder capacity and thereby reminding the user to empty the first shredder module 331 or the second shredder module 332.

[0036] In summary, in the above embodiments of the present invention, the multi-functional office machine is equipped with a printing module, a shredder module, and a switch via channels within the machine body. The second channel connects to the first channel and forms a loop with a portion of the first channel, allowing the printing module to be positioned on the first channel within the loop. A third channel connects to the second channel, and a switch is positioned at the intersection of the second and third channels. The shredder module's shredding wheel is positioned at the end of the third channel, away from the second channel. In this shredder module configuration, the printing module can be further driven by a control module to perform encrypted printing on the paper before feeding the paper to the shredder module. This further protects the content on the paper and prevents leakage.

[0037] In another embodiment, the multifunction printer provides users with shredding modules both near and far from the entrance, along with a channel and switch configuration, allowing users to select the desired shredding mode. Specifically, the former, due to its proximity to the entrance, improves shredding efficiency, while the latter, as mentioned earlier, allows for encrypted printing of the paper before shredding, as the paper first passes through the printing module. In another embodiment, the multifunction printer also incorporates sensors in each of the different shredding modules to detect the shredding capacity within the module. The sensor readings are reflected in the user's selection options, and corresponding alerts are provided to inform the user.

[0038] Accordingly, the control module of the multifunction printer can provide printing or shredding functions by adjusting the switch, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing work costs. Since the above components are actually stacked, the overall area occupied by the equipment can be effectively reduced, saving space. Furthermore, the aforementioned different embodiments allow the shredding module to be movably configured in the machine body, which can be flexibly used and combined by the user.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-functional transaction machine, characterized in that, include: The body has a first channel, a second channel and a third channel, wherein the second channel is connected to the first channel and forms a loop with a portion of the first channel, and the third channel is connected to the second channel; A switch is located at the intersection of the second channel and the third channel; Multiple first drive wheel sets are respectively configured in the first channel and the second channel; A printing module is disposed within the machine body and located on the first channel of the circuit; A paper shredding module is disposed within the machine body and located below the first channel and the second channel. The third channel extends from the second channel to the paper shredding module, and the shredding wheel of the paper shredding module is disposed at the end of the third channel away from the second channel. as well as The control module is electrically connected to the switch, the plurality of first drive wheel sets, the printing module, and the shredder module. The control module connects the upstream of the second channel to the third channel and closes the downstream of the second channel through the switch, or connects the upstream of the second channel to the downstream of the third channel and closes the third channel through the switch.

2. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one paper storage tray is disposed in the machine body and located between the printing module and the shredding module. The third channel passes through the paper storage tray. The paper storage tray has a fourth channel that merges into the first channel. The intersection of the fourth channel and the first channel is located in front of the printing module. as well as At least one second drive wheel assembly is electrically connected to the control module and located on the fourth channel, the control module being adapted to transfer paper from the paper storage tray to the first channel via the fourth channel through the second drive wheel assembly.

3. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The at least one paper tray includes multiple paper trays stacked between the printing module and the shredder module, and the multifunction printer further includes: At least one third drive wheel assembly is electrically connected to the control module, and the third drive wheel assembly is disposed on at least one of the plurality of paper storage boxes and located on the third channel.

4. A method of operating a multi-functional transaction machine, used in the multi-functional transaction machine as described in claim 1, wherein at least one piece of paper to be shredded is placed at the entrance of the first channel, characterized in that, The operation method includes: The user activates the shredding function and enters the work mode; and When the user inputs the first shredding mode, the control module feeds the paper to be shredded into the first channel via the multiple drive wheel sets, and then through the printing module to the outlet of the first channel. The control module drives the switch to connect the upstream of the second channel with the third channel and close the downstream of the second channel. The control module drives the multiple drive wheel sets to reverse so that the paper to be shredded is fed from the outlet of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel into the third channel. The control module drives the shredding wheel of the shredding module to shred the paper to be shredded.

5. The operating method of the multifunctional transaction machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operation method includes: When the user inputs the second shredding mode, the control module transmits the paper to be shredded to the printing module via the plurality of drive wheel sets. The control module drives the printing module to print an encrypted pattern onto the paper to be shredded, and then transmits the paper to be shredded to the outlet of the first channel. The control module drives the switch to connect the upstream of the second channel with the third channel and close the downstream of the second channel. The control module drives the plurality of drive wheel sets to reverse so that the paper to be shredded is transmitted from the outlet of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel into the third channel. The control module drives the shredding wheel of the shredding module to shred the paper to be shredded.

6. A multi-functional transaction machine, characterized in that, include: The body has a first channel, a second channel, a third channel and a fourth channel, wherein the second channel is connected to the first channel and forms a loop with a portion of the first channel, the third channel is connected to the first channel, and the fourth channel is connected to the second channel; The first switch is located at the intersection of the third channel and the first channel; The second switch is located at the intersection of the second channel and the fourth channel; Multiple first drive wheel sets are respectively configured in the first channel and the second channel; A printing module is disposed within the machine body and located on the first channel of the circuit; The first shredding module is disposed in the body of the machine and located below the first channel and the second channel. The third channel extends from the first channel to the first shredding module, and the first shredding wheel of the first shredding module is disposed at the end of the third channel away from the first channel. The second shredding module is disposed inside the machine body and located below the first channel and the second channel. The fourth channel extends from the second channel to the second shredding module, and the second shredding wheel of the second shredding module is disposed at the end of the fourth channel away from the second channel. as well as The control module is electrically connected to the first switch, the second switch, the plurality of first drive wheel sets, the printing module, the first shredder module, and the second shredder module. The control module connects section one and section two of the first channel and closes the third channel via the first switch, or connects section one and the third channel and closes section two via the first switch. The control module connects the upstream of the second channel to the fourth channel and closes the downstream of the second channel through the second switch, or connects the upstream of the second channel to the downstream of the second channel and closes the fourth channel through the second switch.

7. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first shredding module further includes a first sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the first shredding module. The second shredding module further includes a second sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the second shredding module.

8. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one paper storage tray is disposed within the machine body and located between the printing module and the first shredding module and the second shredding module. The third channel and the fourth channel respectively pass through the paper storage tray. The paper storage tray has a fifth channel that merges into the first channel. The intersection of the fifth channel and the first channel is located before the printing module and after the intersection of the first channel and the third channel; and At least one second drive wheel assembly is electrically connected to the control module and located on the fifth channel, the control module being adapted to transfer paper from the paper storage tray to the first channel via the fifth channel through the second drive wheel assembly.

9. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The at least one paper tray includes multiple paper trays stacked between the printing module and the shredder module, and the multifunction printer further includes: At least one third drive wheel assembly, electrically connected to the control module, the third drive wheel assembly being disposed on at least one of the paper storage trays and located on the third channel; and At least one fourth drive wheel assembly is electrically connected to the control module, and the fourth drive wheel assembly is disposed on at least one of the paper storage boxes and located on the fourth channel.

10. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of fifth channels partially overlap with each other, but do not overlap with the third channel.

11. The multi-functional transaction machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of fifth channels partially overlap each other and partially overlap with the third channel. The multi-functional transaction machine also includes: Multiple third switches are electrically connected to the control module. Each third switch is located at the intersection of each fifth channel and the third channel. The third channel is divided into upstream, midstream, and downstream. The upstream channel connects to the first channel, the midstream channel connects to the multiple fifth channels, and the downstream channel connects to the first shredder module. The control module connects the upstream, midstream, and downstream of the third channel through the multiple third switches but closes the multiple fifth channels, or connects the multiple fifth channels with the midstream channel but closes the upstream and downstream channels through the multiple third switches.

12. A method of operating a multi-functional transaction machine, used in the multi-functional transaction machine as described in claim 6, wherein at least one piece of paper to be shredded is placed at the entrance of the first channel, characterized in that, The operation method includes: The user activates the shredding function and enters the work mode; When the user inputs the first shredding mode, the control module drives the first switch to connect section one with the third channel and close section two. The control module drives the plurality of first drive wheel sets to feed the paper to be shredded into the first section, and then through the third channel to the first shredding module. The control module drives the first shredding wheel to shred the paper. When the user inputs the second shredding mode, the control module drives the first switch to connect the first section and the second section and close the third channel. The control module drives the second switch to connect the upstream of the second channel and the fourth channel and close the downstream of the second channel. The control module feeds the paper to be shredded into the first channel through the plurality of first drive wheel sets, and then through the printing module to the outlet of the first channel. The control module drives the plurality of first drive wheel sets to reverse so that the paper to be shredded is fed from the outlet of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel into the fourth channel. The control module drives the second shredding wheel of the second shredding module to shred the paper to be shredded.

13. The operating method of the multifunctional transaction machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: When the user selects the third shredding mode, the control module drives the first switch to connect the first section and the second section and close the third channel. The control module drives the second switch to connect the upstream of the second channel and the fourth channel and close the downstream of the second channel. The control module transmits the paper to be shredded to the printing module through the plurality of first drive wheel sets, and drives the printing module to print an encrypted pattern on the paper to be shredded. Then, the paper to be shredded is transmitted to the outlet of the first channel. The control module drives the plurality of first drive wheel sets to reverse so that the paper to be shredded is transmitted from the outlet of the first channel through the upstream of the second channel to the fourth channel. The control module drives the second shredding wheel of the second shredding module to shred the paper to be shredded.

14. The operating method of the multifunctional transaction machine according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first shredding module further includes a first sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the first shredding module. The second shredding module further includes a second sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the second shredding module. The operating method further includes: When the user activates the shredding function, the control module uses the first and second sensors to determine the shredding capacity of the first and second shredding modules. If the shredding capacity of the first shredding module reaches a preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module does not, the control module does not display the first shredding mode, but instead displays the second and third shredding modes for the user to choose from, and provides a warning signal. Conversely, if the shredding capacity of the first shredding module does not reach the preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module does, the control module does not display the second and third shredding modes, but instead displays the first shredding mode for the user, and provides another warning signal.

15. The operating method of the multifunctional transaction machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: When the user inputs the second shredding mode and the paper to be shredded passes the printing module, the control module drives the printing module to print an encrypted pattern onto the paper to be shredded.

16. The operating method of the multifunctional transaction machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first shredding module further includes a first sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the first shredding module. The second shredding module further includes a second sensor electrically connected to the control module for sensing the shredding capacity of the second shredding module. The operating method further includes: When the user activates the shredding function, the control module uses the first and second sensors to determine the shredding capacity of the first and second shredding modules. When the shredding capacity of the first shredding module reaches a preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module does not reach the preset value, the control module does not display the first shredding mode, but displays the second shredding mode for the user to select, and provides a warning signal. When the shredding capacity of the first shredding module is less than the preset value, but the shredding capacity of the second shredding module is at the preset value, the control module does not display the second shredding mode, but displays the first shredding mode to the user and provides another warning signal.

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