Object processing apparatus

Abstract

The present application provides a device capable of improving the usage rate of a recycled resin material in the device while suppressing damage to the appearance of the device. The device (10) includes a device main body (12) and an exterior portion (20). The exterior portion (20) is installed at the outside of the device main body (12) and constitutes the appearance of the device (10). The exterior portion (20) has a first exterior portion (21) that constitutes the appearance of a continuous first region (A1) and a second exterior portion (22) that constitutes the appearance of a continuous second region (A2). The first exterior portion (21) contains a recycled resin material. The second exterior portion (22) does not contain a recycled resin material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an apparatus using recycled resin materials. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a medium as an example of an apparatus. As an image forming apparatus, there exists a first image forming apparatus assembled with a first outer cover (first A cover and second A cover) using a non-recycled resin material, and a second image forming apparatus assembled with a second outer cover (first B cover and second B cover) using a recycled resin material. The first and second outer covers have the same external shape. The first outer cover (first A cover and second A cover) and the second outer cover (first B cover and second B cover) have different internal shapes so that they are not assembled in an incorrect combination. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the incorrect mounting of the first and second outer covers with the same external shape between the two image forming apparatuses.

[0003] However, while Patent Document 1 addresses both devices using outer covers made of non-recycled resin materials and devices using outer covers made of recycled resin materials, it is sometimes desirable to have both types of outer covers in the same device. For example, considering environmental factors, it is sometimes desirable to change a portion of the device's outer cover or other outer components to components made of recycled resin materials to increase the utilization rate of recycled materials. For example, when outer components made of non-recycled resin materials and those made of recycled resin materials are mixed, even outer components of the same color may sometimes have slightly different hues due to the differences between the non-recycled and recycled resin materials.

[0004] As in the example above, when a device contains both components made of non-recycled resin material and components made of recycled resin material, various problems arise that must be addressed, such as damage to the appearance of the device. Therefore, when a device contains both components made of non-recycled resin material and components made of recycled resin material, various issues arise that need to be addressed due to the presence of these components in combination.

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-156991 Summary of the Invention The apparatus for solving the above-mentioned problem includes: a main body; an outer part which is installed on the outside of the main body and constitutes the appearance of the apparatus, the outer part having: a first outer part which constitutes the appearance of a continuous first region; and a second outer part which constitutes the appearance of a continuous second region, the first outer part comprising recycled resin material, and the second outer part not comprising the recycled resin material.

[0006] The apparatus for solving the above-mentioned problem is an apparatus capable of assembling a first outer component comprising a portion of the appearance of a continuous first region constituting a first apparatus and containing recycled resin material, and comprising: an apparatus body; an outer component mounted on the outside of the apparatus body and constituting the appearance of the apparatus, the outer component having: the first outer component; and a third outer component replacing a second outer component comprising a portion of the appearance of the first region constituting the first apparatus and containing the recycled resin material, the third outer component not containing the recycled resin material, and the apparatus satisfying any one of the following conditions (a) to (e), wherein conditions (a) to (e) are: (a) the positions of the first outer component and the third outer component in the vertical direction are different; (b) the positions of the first outer component and the third outer component in the direction intersecting the vertical direction are different; (c) the third outer component is located at a corner; (d) the front surface is formed by the first outer component; and (e) the area of ​​the first outer component is more than half of the area of ​​the first surface. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a multifunction printer as an example of a device.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic front sectional view showing a portion of the multifunction printer cut off.

[0009] Figure 3 This is the front view of the multifunction printer.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a right-side view of the multifunction printer.

[0011] Figure 5 This is the left side view of the multifunction printer.

[0012] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the multifunction printer.

[0013] Figure 7 This is a top view of the multifunction printer.

[0014] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional representation of the box.

[0015] Figure 9 A schematic perspective view of a second composite machine as an example of a second device.

[0016] Figure 10 This is the front view of the second composite machine.

[0017] Figure 11 This is a right-side view of the second composite machine.

[0018] Figure 12 This is a left-side view of the second composite machine.

[0019] Figure 13 This is a rear view of the second composite machine.

[0020] Figure 14 This is a top view of the second composite machine.

[0021] Figure 15 This is the front view of the second multifunction printer, representing a modified example.

[0022] Figure 16 This is the front view of the multifunction printer to show a modified example.

[0023] Figure 17 To indicate and Figure 16 Front view of the multifunction printer with different modification examples.

[0024] Figure 18 To indicate and Figure 17 Front view of the multifunction printer with different modification examples.

[0025] Figure 19 To indicate and Figure 18 Front view of the multifunction printer with different modification examples.

[0026] Figure 20 To indicate and Figure 19 Front view of the multifunction printer with different modification examples.

[0027] Figure 21 To indicate and Figure 20 Front view of the multifunction printer with different modification examples.

[0028] Figure 22 A perspective view of the device for illustrating a modified example.

[0029] Figure 23 To indicate and Figure 22 Front view of the device with different variations. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Hereinafter, an apparatus according to one embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The apparatus 10 of this embodiment is, for example, a... Figure 1 The multifunction printer 11 is shown. The multifunction printer 11 is an example of an apparatus for performing predetermined processing on a medium. Figure 1In this design, the laminator 11 is placed on a horizontal plane. Two axes parallel to and orthogonal to the horizontal plane are designated as the X-axis and Y-axis, respectively. An axis orthogonal to the horizontal plane is designated as the Z-axis. Directions parallel to the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are designated as the X-direction, Y-direction, and Z-direction, respectively. The X-direction includes both +X and -X directions. The Y-direction includes both +Y and -Y directions. The Z-direction includes both +Z and -Z directions. The Z-direction, being parallel to the Z-axis, is also called the vertical direction Z. The X-direction is parallel to the depth direction when viewed from the front of the laminator 11. The X-direction is also the width direction of the medium M1 being conveyed in the laminator 11. The X-direction is also called the depth direction X or the medium width direction X. Since the Y-direction is equal to the width direction when viewed from the front of the laminator 11, it is also called the width direction Y. The front of the laminator 11 refers to the surface opposite the user when the user performs an operation to instruct the laminator 11.

[0031] Regarding the structure of the composite machine 11 Next, refer to Figure 1 The structure of the multifunction printer 11 will be explained below. Figure 1 As shown, the multifunction printer 11, as an example of device 10, includes a device body 12 (see reference). Figure 2 The device body 12 is, for example, generally rectangular. The outer casing 20 is mounted on the outside of the device body 12. The outer casing 20 constitutes the appearance of the device 10. The device body 12 is covered by the outer casing 20. The outer casing 20 is made of synthetic resin material. The outer casing 20 is, for example, composed of multiple outer casing parts, such as panels, covers, etc. The laminating machine 11 is generally rectangular. The laminating machine 11 has multiple surfaces formed by the surface of the outer casing 20. The laminating machine 11 has a front surface 20A, a right side surface 20B, a left side surface 20C, and a back surface 20D. The front surface 20A is the front side (-X direction side) that intersects the depth direction X. The right side surface 20B is the right side (-Y direction side) that intersects the width direction Y. The left side surface 20C is the left side (+Y direction side) that intersects the width direction Y. The back surface 20D is the rear side (+X direction side) that intersects the depth direction X. In addition, the outer part 20 may also include an outer part made of metal in a portion.

[0032] exist Figure 1In the example shown, the device body 12 has a first processing unit 30 for performing the first processing and a second processing unit 40 for performing the second processing. The size of the first processing unit 30 may also be larger than that of the second processing unit 40. The second processing unit 40 may also be disposed above the first processing unit 30. The device body 12 may also have other processing units located between the first processing unit 30 and the second processing unit 40. The other processing units may also be a third processing unit 50, which will be described later.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the example shown, the first processing device 30 is a printing device 31. The second processing device 40 is an image reading device 41. The printing device 31 is larger in size than the image reading device 41. Alternatively, the first processing device 30 may also be a processing device that forms part of the printing device 31. The second processing device 40 may also be a processing device that forms part of the image reading device 41.

[0034] The printing apparatus 31 is, for example, a printer. The printing apparatus 31 has a printing processing unit 15 within the apparatus body 12. As a first process, the printing apparatus 31 performs a printing process on a medium M1. The medium M is, for example, paper.

[0035] The printing apparatus 31 has one or more cartridges 38. The cartridges 38 are capable of storing multiple sheets of media M1 in a stacked state. The printing apparatus 31 moves from the cartridges 38 along a transport path T within the apparatus body 12 (see reference 1). Figure 2 The printing medium M1 is supplied to the printing position of the printing processing apparatus 15 for printing. The printing apparatus 31 has a feed tray 39 capable of holding the medium M1. The printing apparatus 31 moves from the feed tray 39 along a transport path T (see reference ) within the apparatus body 12. Figure 2 The printing medium M1 is supplied to the printing position of the printing processing apparatus 15 for printing. The printing processing apparatus 15 provides media M1 along the transport path T of the media M1 (refer to...). Figure 2 Printing is performed on medium M1 at the printing position in the middle of the process.

[0036] Image reading device 41 is, for example, a scanner. As a second process, image reading device 41 performs image reading processing to read the image of medium M2. Medium M2 is, for example, an original document. Image reading device 41 may also have an automatic document feeder (ADF) 44 for feeding the original document or other medium M2. In this case, image reading device 41 may also have a first image reading device 42 in a paper-feeding manner with an automatic document feeder 44 (hereinafter also referred to as "ADF device 44") and a second image reading device 43 in a flatbed manner. Second processing device 40 may also be a processing device that constitutes part of second processing device 40. Second processing device 40 may also be the first image reading device 42 in second processing device 40 with the ADF device 44 disposed on the upper side. In addition, medium M2 may also be a book, pamphlet, or other booklet.

[0037] The multifunction printer 11 has printing, scanning, and copying functions. The printing function is the function of the printing unit 31 to print on a medium M1 such as paper. The scanning function is the function of the image reading unit 41 to read the image of a medium M2 such as an original document. The copying function is the function of the printing unit 31 to print the image of the medium M2 read by the image reading unit 41 onto a medium M1 such as paper. Additionally, the multifunction printer 11 may also have a faxing function.

[0038] The outer casing constituting the appearance of the first processing device 30 (printing device 31) includes a first outer casing 21, which is part of the outer casing 20 of the multifunction printer 11. The second processing device 40 (image reading device 41) has an outer casing constituting its appearance. The outer casing of the second processing device 40 includes a second outer casing 22, which is part of the outer casing 20 of the multifunction printer 11. The first outer casing 21 is made of recycled resin material. That is, the first outer casing 21 is made of recycled material, wherein the recycled material is made of recycled resin material. The second outer casing 22 is made of non-recycled resin material that does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the second outer casing 22 is made of general material, wherein the general material is a non-recycled material made of non-recycled resin material.

[0039] The outer casing of the first processing device 30 (printing device 31) includes a first outer casing 21 that defines a continuous first area A1 as its appearance. The outer casing of the second processing device 40 (e.g., the first image reading device 42) includes a second outer casing 22 that defines a continuous second area A2 as its appearance. Thus, the first outer casing 21, made of recycled material, and the second outer casing 22, made of ordinary material, can also be arranged separately for the processing devices 30 and 40.

[0040] As an example of the first processing device 30, the printing apparatus 31 may also include multiple processing devices. That is, the printing apparatus 31 may also be an assembly of multiple processing devices. As the first processing, i.e., the printing process, the printing apparatus 31 performs the supply of the medium M1, the conveying of the medium M1, the printing of the medium M1, the discharge of the medium M1, and the stacking of the medium M1. Therefore, the printing apparatus 31 may also have multiple processing devices that perform these processes such as the supply, conveying, printing, discharge, and stacking of the medium M1.

[0041] That is, the printing apparatus 31 can also be used as a processing apparatus and include a media supply device 32 and a conveying device 14 (see reference). Figure 2 ), Printing processing device 15 (refer to) Figure 2 ), Medium discharge device 35 (refer to) Figure 5 ) and printing material supply device 60 (see reference) Figure 1 The printing apparatus 31 can also be configured as a media supply device 32, and thus include a first media supply device 36 and a second media supply device 37.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the first medium supply device 36 has a housing 38. The housing 38 is configured to be detachable from the device body 12. The housing 38 is detachable in a direction parallel to the depth direction X. Figure 2 The box 38 shown is inserted into the device body 12. The box 38 has a handle 38A. The handle 38A may also be provided at a predetermined position on the front wall 38B of the box 38. The predetermined position may also be approximately the center position of the front wall 38B of the box 38. When the box 38 is inserted into the device body 12, the front wall 38B is exposed outward.

[0043] Multiple media M1 sheets can be stacked in the cartridge 38. The first media supply device 36 supplies the media M1 sheets one by one from the cartridge 38 to the printing positions that can be printed by the printing processing device 15. The printing device 31 may also have multiple layers of the first media supply device 36. Figure 1 In the example shown, the printing apparatus 31 includes a four-layer first media supply device 36. The first media supply device 36 can have two, three, five or more layers, or it can have only one layer.

[0044] The second medium supply device 37 has a feed tray 39. The feed tray 39 is configured to be openable and closable. Figure 1 In the closed state, the feed tray 39 is stored on its back side parallel to the right side 20B. The feed tray 39 is able to... Figure 1 The shown closed state and Figure 2The device is mounted in the main body 12 in a manner that allows it to rotate within a predetermined angle range between the open states shown. The feed tray 39 has an edge guide 39E that can position the medium M1 in the medium width direction X when it is open. The second medium supply device 37 feeds the medium M1 placed on the feed tray 39 one sheet at a time toward the printing position of the printing processing device 15.

[0045] The printing material supply device 60 is configured to supply printing materials such as ink to the printing processing device 15. The printing material supply device 60 includes a printing material cover 61. The printing material cover 61 has a window 61A made of a transparent material. The transparent material of the window 61A can be a synthetic resin material or glass. The printing material cover 61 can be opened and closed, for example, by rotating about a rotation axis parallel to the Z-axis with its right end as the center.

[0046] A main cover 62 is provided on the lower side of the stacking device 51 and the printing material supply device 60 in the front 20A of the printing apparatus 31. The main cover 62 can be opened and closed, for example, by rotating about a rotation axis parallel to the Z-axis with its right end as the center. When a paper jam occurs in the medium M1, the main cover 62 is set to the open state to clear the paper jam.

[0047] The printing apparatus 31 has protective covers 65 to 67 on its right side 20B. Specifically, the printing apparatus 31 has a first protective cover 65, a second protective cover 66, and a third protective cover 67 sequentially arranged from top to bottom on its right side 20B. The first protective cover 65 is located in the upper section of the right side 20B and is formed in the area including the feed tray 39. The first protective cover 65 is configured to allow the entire area including the feed tray 39 to be opened and closed. When the first protective cover 65 is in the open state, the conveying path T (refer to...) Figure 2 The first maintenance cover 65 is set to the open state when clearing paper jams that are blocked near the upper position of the medium M1 supplied from the box 38 or the medium M1 fed from the feed tray 39.

[0048] The second maintenance cover 66 is located in the middle section below the first maintenance cover 65. The second maintenance cover 66 has a supply port 66A for supplying medium M1 from the outside. For example, the multifunction printer 11 is sometimes used with a configuration where a large-capacity medium supply device (not shown) is positioned on the right side. In this case, the medium supply device supplies medium M1 into the multifunction printer 11 via the supply port 66A. The second maintenance cover 66 is configured to be openable and closable. When the second maintenance cover 66 is in the open state, the transport path T (refer to...) Figure 2The second maintenance cover 66 is set to the open state when clearing paper jams that are blocked near the middle position of the medium M1 supplied from the cartridge 38 or the medium M1 supplied from the medium supply device.

[0049] The third maintenance cover 67 is located at the lower section below the second maintenance cover 66. The third maintenance cover 67 is configured to be openable and closable. When the third maintenance cover 67 is in the open state, the transport path T (refer to...) Figure 2 The third maintenance cover 67 is set to the open state when clearing paper jams that have blocked the medium M1 supplied from the cartridge 38 near the lower section position. In addition, the printing device 31 has panels 68A and 68B arranged vertically at the rear end of the right side 20B.

[0050] Box 38, feed tray 39, printing material cover 61, main body cover 62, first maintenance cover 65, second maintenance cover 66, third maintenance cover 67, and panels 68A and 68B constitute the outer casing of printing apparatus 31. The outer casing of printing apparatus 31 is located in... Figure 1 The middle part is also formed in the area spanning and concealing the left side 20C and the back side 20D. The outer part of the printing device 31 constitutes part of the outer part 20 of the multifunction printer 11.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the first image reading device 42 is disposed above the second image reading device 43. The bottom of the first image reading device 42 also serves as the document cover 44A of the second image reading device 43. In other words, the first image reading device 42 is mounted on the document cover 44A of the second image reading device 43. The ADF device 44 is configured to be openable and closable relative to the second image reading device 43.

[0052] The second image reading device 43 has a document stage 45 capable of holding a medium M2, such as an original document. The document cover 44A, along with the ADF device 44, can be opened and closed relative to the document stage 45. When the document cover 44A is opened, a mounting surface made of glass (not shown) is exposed on the upper surface of the document stage 45. The second image reading device 43 reads the medium M2 placed by the user on the mounting surface of the document stage 45 when the document cover 44A is closed.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second processing device 40 may also be the first image reading device 42 of the image reading device 41, which has an ADF device 44 disposed on the upper side. The ADF device 44 may also include a document tray 44B, a document stacker 44C, and a maintenance cover 44D. The document tray 44B has an edge guide 44E capable of positioning the original or other media M2 in the media width direction.

[0054] The ADF device 44 feeds multiple sheets of original documents and other media M2 stacked on the original document tray 44B one by one. After the media M2 fed by the ADF device 44 has its image read midway through its transport path, it is discharged from the ADF device 44 onto the original document stacker 44C. The ADF device 44 has an opening / closing lever 44F capable of opening and closing a maintenance cover 44D. In the event of a jam of media M2 within the ADF device 44, the user operates the opening / closing lever 44F to open the maintenance cover 44D, thereby removing the jammed media M2 from the exposed transport path.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the device body 12 may also have a third processing device 50 located between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. That is, the device body 12 may also have a third processing device 50 located between the printing device 31 and the image reading device 41. The third processing device 50 is a device for performing a third processing. In particular, in this embodiment, the second processing device 40 may also be a paper-feeding type first image reading device 42. In this case, the third processing device 50 may also be located between the paper-feeding type first image reading device 42 in the image reading device 41 and the printing device 31.

[0056] In this case, the third processing unit 50 may be located between the first processing unit 30 and the second processing unit 40 on the surface viewed from any of the four sides of the multifunction printer 11. The surface viewed from one side may also be the front face 20A. The front face 20A of the multifunction printer 11 is the surface that users of the multifunction printer 11 frequently observe. The front face 20A of the multifunction printer 11 places greater emphasis on appearance and design compared to the other surfaces viewed from the sides, namely the side faces 20B and 20C. The two side faces 20B and 20C place less emphasis on appearance and design than the front face 20A. The back face 20D does not place as much emphasis on appearance and design as the three side faces 20A, 20B, and 20C.

[0057] The third processing device 50 can also be a stacking device 51. As a third process, the stacking device 51 stacks the medium M1. The stacking device 51 is, for example, a stacker. The stacking device 51 has a medium discharge space MA formed between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. The stacking device 51 has a stacking platform 52. The stacking platform 52 forms the bottom of the medium discharge space MA and is formed in an inclined shape. The stacking device 51 has a discharge plate portion 53 with an opening for the discharge port (not shown) for the printed medium M1 to be discharged, and a back plate portion 54 on the back side. The discharge plate portion 53 and the back plate portion 54 form part of the inner wall surface of the medium discharge space MA.

[0058] The third processing device 50 may also be an operating device 55. The operating device 55 has an operating section 56 that can be operated by a user. As a third processing step, the operating device 55 performs input processing, accepting input information input by the user through operation of the operating section 56. The operating device 55 may also have a display device 57. The display panel of the display device 57 may, for example, be a touch panel. In this case, the operating section 56 may also be a touch panel operating section that allows input information to be input by the user touching the screen of the display device 57. Alternatively, the operating section 56 may be an operating switch, operating button, or the like, constructed from a mechanical switch.

[0059] The third processing device 50 may also be a flatbed second image reading device 43. If the second processing device 40 is a paper-feeding first image reading device 42, the portion of the image reading device 41 other than the first image reading device 42 may also be the third processing device 50. Thus, the third processing device 50 may also be the second image reading device 43 located on the side of the first processing device 30 (printing device 31), which constitutes both the first image reading device 42 and the second image reading device 43 of the image reading device 41.

[0060] exist Figure 1 In the example shown, the multifunction printer 11 includes N processing devices, including a first processing device 30, a second processing device 40, and three third processing devices 50. That is, the multifunction printer 11 includes a printing device 31, a first image reading device 42, a second image reading device 43, a stacking device 51, and an operating device 55 as N (e.g., five) processing devices.

[0061] The multifunction printer 11 includes a control unit 100 within its main body 12. The control unit 100 controls multiple processing devices, including a first processing device 30, a second processing device 40, and a third processing device 50. For example, the control unit 100 controls a printing apparatus 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30. Specifically, the control unit 100 controls a first media supply device 36, a second media supply device 37, a transport device 14, and a printing processing device 15, which constitute the printing apparatus 31.

[0062] The control unit 100 controls, for example, an image reading device 41, which is an example of a second processing device 40. Specifically, the control unit 100 controls a first image reading device 42 and a second image reading device 43, both equipped with an ADF device 44. By controlling the ADF device 44, the control unit 100 feeds the original document or other media M2, which is placed on the original document tray 44B, one sheet at a time. The first image reading device 42 reads the image of the media M2 fed by the ADF device 44.

[0063] The control unit 100 controls the image reading device 43 and the operation device 55. By controlling the image reading device 43, the control unit 100 reads the image of the medium M2, such as the original document, placed on the document tray 45. The control unit 100 accepts input information input to the operation device 55 by the user operating the operation unit 56. The control unit 100 controls the display device 57 of the operation device 55 to display information on the screen of the display device 57.

[0064] Furthermore, the processing apparatus constituting device 10 is not limited to the control object of control unit 100. The processing apparatus only needs to perform at least one of electrical processing, mechanical processing, and physical processing. The stacking apparatus 51 is an example of a processing apparatus that performs physical processing. The stacking apparatus 51 performs a physical processing of stacking the printed media M1 on the stacking table 52 in an aligned state by discharging the printed media M1 onto the inclined stacking table 52, causing the media M1 to slide on the inclined stacking table 52 due to gravity. In detail, the stacking apparatus 51 uses the gravity of the media M1 to make the media M1 slide towards the lower side of the stacking table 52, so that the rear end of the media M1 in the discharge direction abuts against the limiting surface provided at the lower part of the discharge plate portion 53. Thus, the stacking apparatus 51 performs a stacking process of stacking multiple media M1 in an aligned state.

[0065] Internal structure of composite machine 11 Next, refer to Figure 2 The internal structure of the multifunction printer 11 will now be explained. Furthermore, since the internal structures of the multiple cartridges 38 are basically the same, therefore... Figure 2 In the middle, regarding box 38, only the upper two layers are shown in cross-section.

[0066] The device body 12 includes a mechanism for performing a predetermined process and a frame structure 13 surrounding the mechanism. The outer surface of the device body 12 is formed, for example, by a frame plate constituting the frame structure 13. The frame structure 13 may also have openings at portions corresponding to the openable / closable feed tray 39, covers 65 to 67, etc.

[0067] The frame structure 13 may include, for example, a frame primarily made of metal (not shown). The frame structure 13 may also include main structural components made of synthetic resin material assembled onto the frame (not shown). The mechanisms within the device body 12 may also include the first media supply device 36, the second media supply device 37, the conveying device 14, and the printing processing device 15, as described later. The first media supply device 36, the second media supply device 37, and the conveying device 14 may also be part of the outer casing 20, each having its own separate outer casing mounted on the outside of the device body 12.

[0068] The conveying device 14 conveys the medium M1 along the conveying path T. The conveying device 14 conveys the medium M1 fed from the medium supply devices 36 and 37 along the conveying path T. The conveying path T includes a first feeding path T1, a second feeding path T2, a conveying path T3, a turning path T4, a reversing path T5, a first discharge path T6, a second discharge path T7, and a third discharge path T8. Furthermore, the direction along the conveying path T in which the medium M1 is conveyed is the conveying direction F1. The conveying direction F1 can, for example, be a direction orthogonal to the width direction X of the medium. The conveying direction F1 can also vary depending on the position on the conveying path T.

[0069] The first feed path T1 is the path through which media M1 from cartridge 38 is fed. The second feed path T2 is the path through which media M1 from feed tray 39 is fed. The conveying path T3 is the path through which the fed media M1 is conveyed. The printing position is located midway along the conveying path T3. The turning path T4 is the path through which media M1, whose first side has been printed during double-sided printing, is turned and conveyed. The flipping path T5 is the path through which the turned media M1 is flipped. The flipping path T5 merges with the conveying path T3 upstream of the printing position. The first discharge path T6 is the path through which media M1 is conveyed to the stacking table 52 for discharge. The second discharge path T7 is the path through which media M1 is conveyed to the discharge tray 83 (see reference). Figure 5 The path through which the discharged medium M1 is transported. The third discharge path T8 is the path through which the discharged medium M1 is transported to an external device (not shown). The external device is, for example, a device that performs a predetermined treatment on the printed medium M1. The external device is, for example, a post-processing device, or an intermediate processing device that flips or dries the medium M1 fed to the post-processing device.

[0070] The first media supply device 36 has a feed roller 71 and a separating roller pair 72 located at the upper side of the downstream end of the cartridge 38 inserted in the device body 12 in the feeding direction. The cartridge 38 has a hopper 74 within its housing section capable of holding media M1 in a stacked state. The hopper 74 is configured to tilt under the force of a spring 73 applied towards the +Z side (upper side). When the cartridge 38 is inserted into the device body 12, the hopper 74 tilts towards the +Z side (upper side) under the force of the spring 73, causing the uppermost of the multiple media M1 stored in the cartridge 38 to come into contact with the feed roller 71. The feed roller 71 rotates in this state, causing the uppermost media M1 to be fed out in the feeding direction. The separating roller pair 72 rotates to clamp the fed media M1. Even assuming multiple media M1 are fed out, the separating roller pair 72 separates only one at a time and feeds it downstream through a separating action. Thus, the medium M1 fed from box 38 is fed through the first feeding path T1 to the conveying path T3 via the conveying roller pair 75.

[0071] The second media supply device 37 includes the feed tray 39 described above and a pair of feed rollers 76 located within the device body 12. The feed tray 39 may also have an edge guide 39E capable of positioning the medium M1 to be loaded in the media width direction X. The feed rollers 76 are positioned downstream of the feed tray 39 in the feeding direction. The feed rollers 76 may also have a large-diameter feed roller and a small-diameter separation roller. The feed rollers 76 separate the top sheet of the medium M1 loaded on the feed tray 39 and feed it from the feed path T2 to the conveying path T3.

[0072] The conveying device 14 includes multiple pairs of rollers 75 to 78 arranged along the conveying path T. Specifically, the conveying device 14 includes multiple pairs of conveying rollers 75 arranged along the first feed path T1. The conveying device 14 includes a pair of feed rollers 76 arranged at predetermined positions on the second feed path T2. The conveying device 14 includes a pair of conveying rollers 77 arranged upstream of the printing position on the conveying path T3 relative to the printing position on the printing processing device 15 in the conveying direction F1. The pair of conveying rollers 77 is, for example, a alignment roller. The conveying device 14 eliminates the skewness of the medium M1 by bringing the tip of the medium M1 into contact with the pair of conveying rollers 77. The conveying rollers 77 then convey the skew-free medium M1 to the printing position on the conveying path T3.

[0073] The printing processing apparatus 15 prints on a medium M1 being conveyed along a transport path T. The printing processing apparatus 15 includes a print head 16 that prints on the medium M1 at a printing position on the transport path T3. The print head 16 may also be a liquid ejector head that ejects liquids such as ink. The print head 16 may also have a nozzle 17 capable of ejecting liquid. The printing processing apparatus 15 may also include a holding part 18 that holds the print head 16 at a position spaced apart from the medium M1 by a predetermined gap. The printing apparatus 31 may also include a printing material supply device 60 equipped with a liquid cartridge IC as an example of a liquid supply source (see also...). Figure 3 The printhead 16 can also eject liquids such as ink supplied from the liquid cartridge IC via a tube (not shown) from the nozzle 17. Although the liquid supply source is a liquid cartridge IC such as an ink cartridge, it can also be a liquid container for storing liquids such as ink. The liquid container is, for example, an ink container.

[0074] The print head 16 can also be a line print head. That is, the printing processing apparatus 15 can also be a line printing processing apparatus in which the print head 16 is a long strip-shaped line print head that is longer than the width of the medium M1 in the media width direction X. In the line printing method, the print head 16, which is composed of a line print head, ejects droplets from the nozzle 17 to the medium M1 that is being transported at a constant speed.

[0075] Alternatively, the print head 16 can also be a serial print head. That is, the printing processing apparatus 15 can also be a serial printing processing apparatus in which the holding part 18 that holds the print head 16 is a carriage that can move in the media width direction X. In the serial printing method, printing one line by the print head 16, which is achieved by moving the carriage, is performed alternately, and a conveying action is performed intermittently until the media M1 is conveyed to the position for the next printing.

[0076] A media support 79 is disposed at a position opposite the print head 16, separated by the transport path T3. The media support 79 may also be... Figure 2 The conveyor belt mechanism shown. The media support section 79, which is formed by the conveyor belt mechanism, can also be part of the conveying device 14. The conveyor belt mechanism has a pair of rollers 79A and a conveyor belt 79B that is wound around the outer periphery of the pair of rollers 79A. The surface of the conveyor belt 79B facing the printing head 16 is set as a support surface to support the media M1 being conveyed. Alternatively, the media support section 79 can also be a support platform such as a media support plate.

[0077] The print head 16 sprays ink or other liquid onto the portion of the medium M1 being conveyed along the conveying direction F1, which is supported by the support surface of the medium support portion 79. Thus, the print head 16 prints text or images onto the medium M1. The printed medium M1, after printing by the print head 16, is conveyed downstream in the conveying direction F1 via the conveyor belt 79B. Furthermore, although the print head 16 is configured in a horizontal position, in structures where the conveying path T at the printing position is not horizontal, it can also be configured to be tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal.

[0078] Here, for printing, there are single-sided printing, where the first side of the medium M1 is printed, and double-sided printing, where the first and second sides of the medium M1 are printed. The second side of the medium M1 is the side opposite to the first side, forming the front and back sides. In the case of single-sided printing, the printed medium M1 is discharged to any of the discharge paths T6 to T8. On the other hand, in the case of double-sided printing, the printed medium M1 is fed to the turning path T4 and the flipping path T5. In the turning path T4, the flipping path T5, and the discharge paths T6 to T8, multiple pairs of conveying rollers 78 are arranged along each path. In addition, the conveying device 14 may also have multiple rollers (not shown) arranged along the conveying path T.

[0079] The medium M1 fed to the turning path T4 is turned and conveyed. The turning conveying is a conveying operation that transports and reverses the medium M1 along the turning path T4. The medium M1, which has been reverse-conveyed on the turning path T4, is fed to the reversing path T5. During the passage of the reversing path T5, the orientation of the front and back sides of the medium M1 is reversed. The reversed medium M1 is then conveyed to the printing position so that the side opposite to the printed first side, i.e., the second side, is facing the print head 16. The print head 16 prints on the second side of the medium M1 at the printing position. The medium M1, which has undergone double-sided printing, is fed to any one of the discharge paths T6 to T8. The discharge destination in the discharge paths T6 to T8 is determined, for example, based on the printing condition information included in the printing task input by the control unit 100. Additionally, the conveying device 14 may also have baffles (not shown) at positions corresponding to the branch positions of each path T1 to T8, allowing for path selection.

[0080] Structure of the outer casing of device 10 Next, refer to Figures 3 to 7 The external part 20 of the multifunction printer 11, which is an example of the device 10, will be described. Figure 3 The front view of the multifunction machine 11 is shown. Figure 4 The right-side view of the multifunction printer 11 is shown. Figure 5 A left-side view of the multifunction printer 11 is shown. Figure 6A rear view of the multifunction printer 11 is shown. Figure 7 A top view of the laminating machine 11 is shown. The outer casing 20 may also be made of synthetic resin material. The outer casing 20 contains a portion of recycled material made of recycled resin material and a portion of non-recycled material (general material) made of non-recycled resin material. Figures 3 to 7 In the composite machine 11 shown, the presence or absence of dot patterns, etc., distinguishes between recycled material and non-recycled material (general material) portions in the outer casing 20. The blank areas in the outer casing 20 without dots are areas of recycled material made of recycled resin. Furthermore, the dotted areas in the outer casing 20 are areas of non-recycled material that do not contain recycled resin. Both the blank areas (recycled material) and the dotted areas (non-recycled material) in the outer casing 20 are a first color. The first color is, for example, a light color. A light color is a color with higher brightness compared to a mid-tone color. In this embodiment, the first color is, for example, white. Moreover, the outer casing 20, as indicated by the coarse-dotted areas, is a second color different from the first color. The second color has lower brightness compared to the first color. The second color is, for example, a dark color. A dark color is a color with lower brightness compared to a mid-tone color. In this embodiment, the second color is, for example, black. Additionally, the coarse-dotted areas can be either recycled or non-recycled material.

[0081] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the outer casing 20 has a first outer casing 21 that forms the appearance of a continuous first region A1 and a second outer casing 22 that forms the appearance of a continuous second region A2. Figures 3 to 6 In the diagram, the first region A1 is shown as a continuous blank area. The first outer part 21, which constitutes the appearance of the first region A1, contains recycled resin material. That is, the first outer part 21 is made of recycled material. The outer part 20 includes an outer part made of one or more recycled materials and an outer part made of one or more non-recycled materials. The first outer part 21 may also be formed by one or more outer parts of the outer part 20 that are made of recycled materials and form the continuous first region A1.

[0082] The first outer casing 21 may also have a first region A1 on at least the front surface 20A of the four surfaces 20A to 20D seen when viewed from the side of the multifunction printer 11. The first outer casing 21 may also have a first region A1 on each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. Each first region A1 of the four surfaces 20A to 20D may also be continuous with the first region A1 of the adjacent surface. That is, the first outer casing 21 may also span multiple surfaces among the four surfaces 20A to 20D and be continuous. Furthermore, as... Figures 3 to 6As shown in the example, the first outer part 21 can also span all four surfaces 20A to 20D continuously.

[0083] The second area A2 is in Figures 3 to 7 The second outer portion 22, which constitutes the appearance of the second region A2, does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the second outer portion 22 is made of a non-recycled material containing non-recycled resin material. This non-recycled material is also referred to as a general material. The second outer portion 22 may also be formed by one or more outer components that constitute the outer portion 20 and are made of non-recycled material, forming the continuous second region A2. For example... Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the second outer casing 22 may also have a second region A2 on at least the front surface 20A of the four surfaces 20A to 20D seen when viewed from the side of the multifunction printer 11. The second outer casing 22 may also have a second region A2 on each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. Each second region A2 on the four surfaces 20A to 20D may also be continuous with the second region A2 of an adjacent surface. That is, the second outer casing 22 may also have second regions A2 that are continuous across multiple surfaces 20A to 20D. Figures 3 to 6 As shown in the example, the second region A2 can also be a continuous region spanning all four surfaces 20A to 20D. That is, the second outer casing 22 can also be continuous across the entire circumferential region of the composite machine 11.

[0084] In the case where the outer casing 20 of the device 10 is a mixture of recycled and non-recycled materials (general materials), the appearance of the first outer casing 21 made of recycled material and the second outer casing 22 made of non-recycled material may sometimes be slightly different. For example, even when the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are the same color, the hue may sometimes differ between the recycled and non-recycled materials. In this embodiment, the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are set to be either recycled or non-recycled material for each of the consecutive regions A1 and A2, respectively. As a result, even when recycled and non-recycled materials are mixed in the outer casing 20 of the laminating machine 11, the difference in appearance between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 becomes less noticeable. Thus, the utilization rate of recycled resin material in the laminating machine 11 (hereinafter also referred to as "recycled material utilization rate") can be improved while suppressing any damage to the aesthetics of the laminating machine 11.

[0085] The first outer casing 21 constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the first processing apparatus 30. More specifically, the first outer casing 21 constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the printing apparatus 31. The first outer casing 21 is composed of one or more outer casing components formed by recycled materials, among a plurality of outer casing components, creating a continuous first region A1. Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the first outer casing 21 defines the first area A1, which is shown by a continuous blank area, as its appearance. The first outer casing 21 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. Furthermore, the first outer casing 21 can be a structure occupying more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31, or a structure occupying more than half (50%) of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. Moreover, the first outer casing 21 can also be a structure occupying less than 50% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31.

[0086] For example, in Figure 3 In the front 20A of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the first outer casing 21, which is a continuous blank area, occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing device 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30. Especially Figure 3 In the example shown, the first outer casing 21 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. For example, in Figure 4 On the right side 20B of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the first outer casing 21, which is a continuous blank area, occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing device 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30. Especially... Figure 4 In the example shown, the first outer casing 21 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. For example, in Figure 5 In the left side 20C of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the first outer casing 21, which is a continuous blank area, occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing device 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30. Especially Figure 5 In the example shown, the first outer casing 21 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. For example, in Figure 6 In the back surface 20D of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the first outer casing 21, which is a continuous blank area, occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing device 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30. Especially Figure 6In the example shown, the first outer casing 21 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the printing apparatus 31. Therefore, in the entire peripheral side surface (circumferential whole) of the multifunction printer 11, the first outer casing 21 occupies, for example, more than 70% of the entire peripheral side surface of the printing apparatus 31, which is an example of the first processing apparatus 30. In particular, in the entire peripheral side surface of the multifunction printer 11, the first outer casing 21 occupies, for example, more than 90% of the entire peripheral side surface of the printing apparatus 31. In addition, in the entire peripheral side surface of the printing apparatus 31, the area occupied by the first outer casing 21 may be, for example, more than 50% and less than 70%, or less than 50%.

[0087] The second outer casing 22 constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the second processing device 40. That is, the second outer casing 22 is constituted by one or more outer casing components, among a plurality of outer casing components constituting the appearance of the first image reading device 42, which is an example of the second processing device 40, and which are made of non-renewable material (general material) forming a continuous second region A2. Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the second outer portion 22, which is defined by the second region A2 shown as a continuous fine dot area, occupies more than 90% of the outer area of ​​the first image reading device 42, which is an example of the second processing device 40. Furthermore, the second outer portion 22 can be a structure that occupies more than 70% of the outer area of ​​the second processing device 40, or a structure that occupies more than half (1 / 2) of the outer area of ​​the second processing device 40. Moreover, the second outer portion 22 can also be a structure that occupies at least a portion of the outer area of ​​the second processing device 40.

[0088] Reason for using non-recycled materials in the second processing unit 40 The reason for the presence of non-recycled material remaining in a portion of the outer casing 20 of the multifunction printer 11 will be explained. In the multifunction printer 11 of this embodiment, the outer casing of the first image reading device 42 is made of non-recycled material (general material). In other words, the outer casing of the ADF device 44 is made of non-recycled material. The ADF device 44 is a common component that is used interchangeably with other devices besides the device 10. For example, the ADF device 44 is used interchangeably with the second device 110 described later (see reference 110). Figure 9The ADF device 44 is a common component used in conjunction with a third device (not shown) that is different from the second device 110. If the outer casing of the ADF device 44, as a common component, is made of recycled material, then in at least one of the second and third devices, a difference in color or an impact on properties may occur between the ADF device 44 and the outer casing of the adjacent processing device, which is made of non-recycled material. In the event of an impact on properties, a property evaluation of the outer casing of the ADF device 44 is required. For this reason, the outer casing of the ADF device 44 is kept as a non-recycled material.

[0089] For example, in Figure 3 In the front 20A of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the second outer casing 22, which is a continuous fine dot area, occupies more than 50% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42, which is an example of a second processing device 40. Especially Figure 3 In the example shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42. For example, in Figure 4 In the right side 20B of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 50% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42. Especially... Figure 4 In the example shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42. For example, in Figure 5 In the left side 20C of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the second external component 22 occupies more than 90% of the external area of ​​the first image reading device 42. Especially... Figure 5 In the example shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42. For example, in Figure 6 In the back panel 20D of the multifunction printer 11 shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42. Especially in... Figure 6 In the example shown, the second outer casing 22 occupies more than 90% of the outer casing area of ​​the first image reading device 42.

[0090] Therefore, in the overall circumferential surface of the multifunction printer 11, the second outer casing 22 occupies, for example, more than 70% of the overall circumferential surface of the first image reading device 42. More specifically, in the overall circumferential surface of the multifunction printer 11, the second outer casing 22 occupies, for example, more than 80% of the overall circumferential surface of the first image reading device 42. Furthermore, in the overall circumferential surface of the first image reading device 42, the area occupied by the second outer casing 22 can be, for example, more than 50% and less than 70%, or less than 50%.

[0091] Assuming a discontinuous configuration, such as alternating outer components made of recycled materials and those made of non-recycled materials, is used in the area corresponding to the first region A1, numerous complex boundary lines between recycled and non-recycled materials will exist. In this case, the color difference on both sides of the boundary line and the complex boundary lines can easily detract from the aesthetics of the laminating machine 11. The laminating machine 11 is configured as an assembly of N processing devices, including the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. By dividing the regions A1 and A2 of the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 according to the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40, the color difference between recycled and non-recycled materials becomes less noticeable.

[0092] Moreover, in this embodiment, such as Figures 3 to 6 As shown in the example, the outer casing 20 has a third outer casing 23 located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. Figures 3 to 7 In the diagram, the thickened area is the third outer casing 23. The third outer casing 23 is configured, for example, by making a continuous third region A3 its appearance. If the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are divided according to the processing devices 30 and 40, the difference in color tone is not easily noticeable. However, assuming that the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, divided according to the processing devices 30 and 40, are adjacent, the difference in color tone on both sides of the boundary between them is easily noticeable. By placing the third outer casing 23 between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, the situation where the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are adjacent can be suppressed.

[0093] exist Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the device body 12 has the aforementioned third processing device 50 located between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. The third outer casing 23 may also constitute at least a portion of the appearance of the third processing device 50. Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the third region A3, which is defined by a continuous area of ​​coarse dots, is set as the third outer part 23 of the appearance, which constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the third processing device 50.

[0094] exist Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the third processing device 50 can be at least one processing device located between the printing device 31, which is an example of the first processing device 30, and the first image reading device 42, which is an example of the second processing device 40. The third processing device 50 can be one or more. Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the third processing device 50 may also include a loading device 51. Furthermore, the third processing device 50 may also include a second image reading device 43. Moreover, the third processing device 50 may also include an operation device 55. Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the third processing device 50 includes three processing devices: a first image reading device 42, an accumulation device 51, and an operation device 55.

[0095] Regarding the colors of the first to third exterior trim sections Next, refer to Figures 3 to 7 To explain the color of the outer casing 20. For example... Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are of a first color. The third outer casing 23 is of a second color, different from the first color. That is, in Figures 3 to 7 In the diagram, the first outer casing 21, shown by the blank area, and the second outer casing 22, shown by the dotted area, both exhibit a first color. The first color is a light color, such as white. The first outer casing 21 is made of recycled material, while the second outer casing 22 is made of non-recycled material. Although both the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are of the first color, the hue varies subtly depending on whether their respective materials are recycled or non-recycled resin materials. Especially when the first color is a light color (such as white) that is brighter than a mid-tone color, the difference in hue is easily noticeable compared to a darker or mid-tone color.

[0096] The second color is less bright than the first color. The second color is dark. That is, it is darker than the first color, which is lighter. Dark colors range from black to intermediate colors. The second color is, for example, black.

[0097] The white of the first outer casing 21, made of recycled resin material, is more prone to yellowing, especially in the dark, compared to the white of the second outer casing 22, made of non-recycled resin material. When a portion of the outer casing 20 is made of recycled resin material, this color difference can sometimes detract from the aesthetics of the laminating machine 11. In this embodiment, by placing the third outer casing 23, which presents a second color different from the first color, between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, the color difference is made difficult to visually confirm.

[0098] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, by sandwiching the third processing device 50 between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40, the difference in color tone between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40 is not easily noticeable.

[0099] In addition, such as Figures 3 to 7As shown, the portions on which media M1 and M2 are placed or stacked are designated as the second color. For example, the stacking stage 52 of the stacking device 51, the original document tray 44B of the first image reading device 42, and the original document stacker 44C are presented as the second color. Since the second color has a lower brightness compared to the first color and is, for example, a darker color, visual clarity when media M1 and M2, which are normally white, are placed or stacked can be improved. Furthermore, the stacking stage 52, the original document tray 44B, and the original document stacker 44C, which do not constitute the third processing device 50, can also be a darker color different from the second color. Here, a darker color is one with a lower brightness compared to an intermediate color.

[0100] The third outer casing 23 is composed of one or more outer casing components made of non-recycled materials that constitute the outer casing 20, forming a continuous third region A3.

[0101] The third outer casing 23 is positioned between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, thereby reducing the adjacent portions of the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. In this embodiment, the adjacent portions of the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 can also be reduced on each of the surfaces 20A to 20D obtained from a side view of the laminator 11 by positioning the third outer casing 23 between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22.

[0102] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the third outer casing 23 can also be provided on at least the front surface 20A of the four surfaces 20A to 20D as seen from the side of the multifunction printer 11. The third outer casing 23 can also be provided on each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. The third outer casing 23 on each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D can also be continuous with the third outer casing 23 on the adjacent surface. The third outer casing 23 can also be continuous across multiple surfaces among the four surfaces 20A to 20D. The third outer casing 23 can also be as follows: Figures 3 to 6 As shown in the example, it spans all four faces 20A to 20D continuously.

[0103] It is sufficient that the third outer casing 23 has at least one surface between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 among the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. In this case, the third outer casing 23 may also be located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 in at least one of the front surfaces 20A among the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. Moreover, the third outer casing 23 may also have at least one surface among the four surfaces 20A to 20D that makes the boundary between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 disappear. In particular Figures 3 to 6In the example shown, a third outer part 23 is present on each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the multifunction printer 11. The third outer part 23 eliminates the boundary between the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22 throughout all four surfaces 20A to 20D. Furthermore, the third outer part 23 may also extend continuously across the entire circumference of the side surface of the multifunction printer 11. The third outer part 23 may also extend continuously across the entire circumference of the side surface of the multifunction printer 11, thus eliminating the boundary between the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22.

[0104] exist Figures 3 to 6 In the example shown, the third outer casing 23 occupies more than 90% (100% as an example) of the outer casing area of ​​the third processing device 50. Furthermore, the third outer casing 23 can be a structure occupying more than 70% of the outer casing area of ​​the third processing device 50, or it can be a structure occupying more than half (50%) of the outer casing area of ​​the third processing device 50. Moreover, the third outer casing 23 only needs to be a structure occupying at least a portion of the outer casing area of ​​the third processing device 50. For example, the third outer casing 23 can also be less than 50% of the outer casing area of ​​the third processing device 50.

[0105] Detailed structure of the first to third processing units Next, refer to Figures 3 to 7 The detailed structure of the first to third processing units in the laminating machine 11 will now be described. The structure of each of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the laminating machine 11, as well as the structure of the upper surface, will be described sequentially below.

[0106] The structure of front 20A First of all, Figure 3 The structure of the front surface 20A of the multifunction printer 11 will be described below. The front surface 20A is the surface facing the multifunction printer 11 when the user operates the operating device 55. Therefore, the front surface 20A is the surface most easily visually recognized by the user among the four surfaces 20A to 20D. The multifunction printer 11 has a first image reading device 42, which is an example of a second processing device 40, located above the printing device 31, which is an example of a first processing device 30. A third processing device 50 is located between the printing device 31 and the first image reading device 42. The third processing device 50 includes a second image reading device 43, an stacking device 51, and an operating device 55.

[0107] The outer casings of the second image reading device 43, the stacking device 51, and the operating device 55 each constitute a third outer casing 23 that displays a second color. The third outer casing 23 that displays the second color is located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 that display a first color. By positioning the third outer casing 23 between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, the boundary between the adjacent first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 disappears.

[0108] The printing apparatus 31 includes multiple (e.g., four) first media supply devices 36, printing material supply devices 60, and a main body cover 62. Figure 2 The conveyor 14 and printing processing device 15 are shown. In addition, the laminating machine 11 is equipped with multiple casters 28 at the bottom.

[0109] exist Figure 3 In the front panel 20A shown, a first outer casing 21, which defines a continuous first region A1 as the exterior, constitutes at least a portion of the exterior of the printing apparatus 31. The first outer casing 21 includes a front wall portion 38B of a multi-layer (e.g., four-layer) box 38, a main body cover 62, a printing material cover 61, and side edge portions 63. The main body cover 62 is disposed on the upper side of the multi-layer box 38, and the printing material cover 61 is disposed on the upper side of the main body cover 62. Furthermore, the depth surface of the box 38 exposed at the handle portion 38A is made of non-recycled material.

[0110] The first image reading device 42, located on the upper side of the image reading device 41 disposed on the upper side of the printing apparatus 31, is equivalent to an example of the second processing device 40. The second outer casing 22, which forms the appearance of the second area A2, is constituted by the housing of the first image reading device 42. The housing of the first image reading device 42 is the housing of the ADF device 44. That is, the second outer casing 22 is constituted by the housing of the ADF device 44. The housing of the first image reading device 42 (ADF device 44) constitutes the second outer casing 22 that forms the appearance of the continuous second area A2. The housing of the first image reading device 42 is made of non-recycled material. The first image reading device 42 also serves as a cover 44A that is opened and closed relative to the original platen 45 of the second image reading device 43. The first image reading device 42 includes an original tray 44B and an original stacker 44C. The original tray 44B and the original stacker 44C can also be in a second color (e.g., black).

[0111] The stacking device 51 is positioned above the main body cover 62 and adjacent to the right of the printing material cover 61. The stacking device 51 has a media discharge space MA for discharging the printed medium M1. The stacking device 51 includes a stacking platform 52, a discharge plate portion 53, and a back plate portion 54. The stacking platform 52 forms the bottom of the media discharge space MA, the discharge plate portion 53 has a surface parallel to the vertical direction Z with an opening for the discharge port (not shown) of the medium M1, and the back plate portion 54 forms the depth surface of the media discharge space MA. The operating device 55 is positioned above the printing material cover 61. The operating device 55 is positioned at approximately the same height as the second image reading device 43 and is positioned closer to the front (+X direction side) of the second image reading device 43 in the depth direction X compared to the second image reading device 43.

[0112] The width dimension (i.e., the width dimension) of the front wall portion 38B of the top-layer box 38 is shorter than the width dimension of the front wall portions 38B of the second to fourth layers of boxes 38. Therefore, a side edge portion 63 is exposed at the left adjacent portion of the first-layer box 38. The side edge portion 63 forms part of the first outer casing portion 21. A side edge portion 64 is disposed below the side edge portion 63. The side edge portions 63 and 64 are located at the corners of the printing apparatus 31, which is approximately cuboid in shape. Figure 3 When viewed from the front, the side edge 64 is covered by the left end of the boxes 38 in the second to fourth layers. When at least one of the boxes 38 in the second to fourth layers is pulled out from the device body 12, the portion of the side edge 64 covered by that box 38 will be exposed.

[0113] Thus, components such as the side edge 64, which are visible when the user performs operations such as pulling out the tray, can also be part of the outer casing 20. Furthermore, a tray storage component (not shown) having a tray storage surface visible when the user opens the feed tray 39 and discharge tray 83 can also be part of the outer casing 20. Moreover, the conveyor path components (not shown) visible when the main body cover 62 and maintenance covers 65 to 67 and 84 are opened can also be part of the outer casing 20.

[0114] In addition, Figure 3 The printing material supply device 60 shown has a liquid cartridge IC housed inside its printing material cover 61, serving as an example of a liquid supply source. Figure 3In the example shown, multiple liquid cartridge ICs are housed inside the printing material cover 61. For example, the liquid cartridge ICs can hold inks of various colors, including black, turquoise, magenta, and yellow. The liquid cartridge ICs holding black ink may have a larger ink capacity compared to those holding inks for color printing. Multiple liquid cartridge ICs holding black ink can be assembled within the printing material cover 61. The cover 61 may also have a window 61A that allows for visual confirmation of the remaining ink level in the housed liquid cartridge ICs.

[0115] Structure of right side 20B Next, for Figure 4 The structure of the right side 20B of the multifunction printer 11 shown will be described. The right side 20B is the side that is visually visible when the user places the medium M1 on the feed tray 39. Therefore, the right side 20B is the side that is most easily visually visible to the user, second only to the front side 20A.

[0116] like Figure 4 As shown, the second image reading device 43, the stacking device 51, and the operating device 55, as an example of the third processing device 50, are located between the first image reading device 42 and the printing device 31. The third outer casing 23, displaying the second color, is located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, which respectively display the first color. The third outer casing 23 exists across the entire area in the depth direction X between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. Therefore, the boundary between the adjacent first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 is eliminated.

[0117] exist Figure 4 On the right side 20B shown, the first outer casing 21, which forms the appearance of the printing apparatus 31, consists of a continuous first area A1 (blank area). The first outer casing 21, made of recycled material, includes a feed tray 39, maintenance covers 65 to 67, panels 68A, 68B, 69A, 69B, and an interface device 80. The feed tray 39 and maintenance covers 65 to 67 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the lower side of the stacking device 51. Panels 68A and 68B are arranged vertically adjacent to the right side of the feed tray 39 and maintenance covers 65 to 67. The interface device 80 is located on the right side of the lower panel 68B.

[0118] The interface device 80 has one or more communication connector sections 81 and power connector sections 82. Figure 4In the example shown, the interface device 80 has multiple (e.g., four) communication connector sections 81. The interface device 80 has a housing 80A. The communication connector sections 81, assembled within the housing 80A, have connectors and cover members that support the connectors to cover their surroundings. The cover members are made of non-recycled materials (general materials). This cover member is reused in the second device 110 (second composite machine 111) or other models described later, and the degree of recycling of the outer parts varies depending on the model. If the cover members of the communication connector sections 81 are made of recycled materials, it may affect the appearance of other models. Furthermore, for components used in multiple models, those made of general materials are easier to manage and process. Therefore, the cover members are not subject to recycling.

[0119] The feed tray 39 has an opening / closing lever 39A. The opening / closing lever 39A is used to lock the feed tray 39 in place. Figure 4 The functions shown are the closed state and the function of releasing the jamming through the user's opening operation. The first maintenance cover 65 has an opening / closing lever 65A. The first maintenance cover 65 is set to the open state when clearing paper jams of the medium M1 fed from the feed tray 39 and the box 38. When the first maintenance cover 65 is set to the open state, a first feed path T1 and a second feed path T2 are formed (both refer to...). Figure 2 The path forming component (not shown) will be exposed. The opening / closing lever 65A has the function of locking the first maintenance cover 65. Figure 4 The functions shown are in the closed state and can be unlocked by the user's opening action.

[0120] Maintenance cover 66 has a supply port 66A for supplying medium M1 from the outside, and an opening / closing lever 66B. Maintenance cover 67 has an opening / closing lever 67A. Maintenance covers 66 and 67 are set to the open state when clearing paper jams in the medium M1 fed from the cartridge 38. When maintenance covers 66 and 67 are set to the open state, a first feed path T1 is formed (see reference). Figure 2 The path forming component (not shown) will be exposed. Opening / closing levers 66B and 67A have the function of locking the maintenance covers 66 and 67. Figure 4 The functions shown are in the closed state and can be unlocked by the user's opening action.

[0121] Furthermore, on the right side 20B, a longitudinally elongated panel 69A is located to the left of the first protective cover 65. A longitudinally elongated panel 69B is located to the left of protective covers 66 and 67. The two panels 69A and 69B are arranged vertically and form a support structure. At the left-adjacent ends of the upper and lower panels 69A and 69B, the right side of the main body cover 62 on the front side 20A and the four-layer box 38 can be seen. The first region A1 of the right side 20B is continuous with the first region A1 of the front side 20A.

[0122] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer casing 20 of the multifunction printer 11 may also have a fourth outer casing 24. The fourth outer casing 24 is... Figure 4 The area shown is marked with fine dots and a shaded line. Figure 4 In the example shown, the fourth outer part 24 consists of opening / closing levers 39A, 65A, 66B, and 67A. The fourth outer part 24 is a third color.

[0123] The third color is a color different from the first color presented by the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. The third color is also a color different from the second color presented by the third outer casing 23. The third color is, for example, gray. The third color is a color different from white, which is an example of the first color, and also a color different from black, which is an example of the second color. The third color can also be a color with lower brightness compared to the first color, and a color with higher brightness compared to the second color. The third color can also be an intermediate color. Furthermore, as long as the third color is different from the first color, it can be a color other than gray.

[0124] The fourth outer casing 24 may also not contain recycled resin material. That is, the fourth outer casing 24 is made of non-recycled material (general material). The rod components constituting the opening / closing levers 39A, 65A, 66B, and 67A are different in color from the other outer casings 21, 22, and 23; they are gray. Since the rod components are originally different in color from the adjacent first outer casing 21, the color difference is not noticeable even when adjacent to the first outer casing 21, which is in a first color (e.g., white). Furthermore, increasing the variety of colors of recycled materials would require more labor and time for color matching. Moreover, since the rod components are small, they do not significantly affect the utilization rate of recycled materials. For these reasons, recycled materials are not used for the rod components.

[0125] Structure of the left side 20C Next, for Figure 5The structure of the left side 20C of the multifunction printer 11 shown will be explained. The left side 20C is the side that is visually visible when the user recycles the printed media M1 that has been discharged onto the discharge tray 83. Therefore, the left side 20C, like the right side 20B, is the side that is easily seen after the front side 20A.

[0126] exist Figure 5 In the left side panel 20C shown, the second image reading device 43 and the operation device 55, as an example of the third processing device 50, are located between the first image reading device 42 and the printing device 31. In the left side panel 20C, a first outer part 21, with a continuous first region A1 (blank area) as its appearance, constitutes the appearance of the printing device 31. A second outer part 22, with a continuous second region A2 (dot area) as its appearance, constitutes the appearance of the first image reading device 42. A third outer part 23, displaying a second color, is located between the first outer part 21, displaying a first color, and the second outer part 22, which also displays a first color. The third outer part 23 exists across the entire area in the depth direction X at the location between the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22. Therefore, the boundary between the adjacent first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22 disappears.

[0127] The first outer casing 21, made of recycled materials, includes a discharge tray 83, a maintenance cover 84, and panels 85 to 87. The discharge tray 83 has an opening / closing lever 83A. The opening / closing lever 83A has the function of locking the discharge tray 83. Figure 5 The functions shown include the closed state and the function of releasing the jamming action via a user's opening operation. The discharge tray 83 is opened and closed, for example, by rotating around its following end.

[0128] The maintenance cover 84 has an opening / closing lever 84A. The opening / closing lever 84A has the function of locking the maintenance cover 84 in place. Figure 5 The shown functions include the closed state and the function of unlocking via a user's opening operation. The maintenance cover 84 can also be opened and closed, for example, by sliding in the width direction Y. The maintenance cover 84 is located in the second discharge path T7 (see...). Figure 2 When the maintenance cover 84 is set to the open state to eliminate paper jams on the printed medium M1, a portion of the path forming component (not shown) that forms the second discharge path T7 is exposed.

[0129] Panels 85 to 87 form a left side surface 20C in the area outside the maintenance cover 84. The upper panel 85 is an outer component made of a four-sided annular plate surrounding the maintenance cover 84. The rear panel 86 is positioned to the left of panel 85. The lower panel 87 is positioned adjacent to the lower sides of the two upper panels 85 and 86. A pocket 87A is installed on the lower panel 87. At the right-adjacent end positions of the upper and lower panels 85 and 87, the covers 61 and 62 on the front 20A side and the left side surfaces of the side edges 63 and 64 are visible. The first region A1 of the left side surface 20C is continuous with the first region A1 on the front 20A side.

[0130] 20D structure on the back Next, for Figure 6 The structure of the back surface 20D of the multifunction printer 11 shown will be explained. The back surface 20D is the surface that is less frequently visually inspected by the user. Figure 6 In the shown back surface 20D, a second image reading device 43, as an example of a third processing device 50, is arranged between the first image reading device 42 and the printing device 31. In the back surface 20D, a first outer portion 21, with a continuous first region A1 (blank area) as its appearance, constitutes the appearance of the printing device 31. A second outer portion 22, with a continuous second region A2 (thin dot area) as its appearance, constitutes the appearance of the first image reading device 42. A third outer portion 23, displaying a second color, is located between the first outer portion 21, displaying a first color, and the second outer portion 22, which also displays a first color. The third outer portion 23 constitutes the appearance of the second image reading device 43. The third outer portion 23 exists across the entire area in the width direction Y at the position between the first outer portion 21 and the second outer portion 22. Therefore, the boundary between the adjacent first outer portion 21 and the second outer portion 22 disappears.

[0131] The first outer casing 21, made of recycled materials, includes panels 86, 88, 90, and 91. The rear panel 86 is located on the upper right side of the rear surface 20D. The rear panel 86 is an outer casing component extending from the left side 20C, with an L-shaped cross-section when viewed from above. The upper panel 88 is located to the left of the rear panel 86. The lower panel 90 is arranged adjacent to the lower sides of the two upper panels 86 and 88. The panel 90 includes a vent 90A with ventilation holes. The vent 90A is used, for example, as an air inlet or outlet for cooling or cleaning within the device body 12. Furthermore, the lower panel 91 is located to the left of the panel 90. The interface device 80 is located in… Figure 6 The rear view shown is configured to cover a portion of the lower panel 91.

[0132] In the back panel 20D, at the left adjacent end position of the upper and lower panels 88 and 91, the right side of the panels 68A and 68B on the right side panel 20B can be seen. The first region A1 of the back panel 20D is continuous with the first region A1 of the right side panel 20B. Furthermore, the right end of the upper rear panel 86 extends towards the left side panel 20C. At the left adjacent end position of the lower panel 90, the left side of the panel 87 on the left side panel 20C can be seen. The first region A1 of the back panel 20D is continuous with the first region A1 of the left side panel 20C.

[0133] The structure of the upper surface of the composite machine 11 like Figure 7 As shown, on the upper surface of the laminating machine 11, a second outer casing 22 made of non-recycled material, which defines the second region A2 as the exterior, is located on the left depth side. Figure 7 The middle is the upper left), and the third exterior part 23, made of recycled materials and located near the right front side, is set as the exterior of the third area A3. Figure 7 (Lower right). When viewed from above, the original document tray 44B, which displays the second color, partially overlaps with the third outer casing 23. When viewed from above, it is divided into a second area A2 displaying the first color on the upper left and an area displaying the second color on the lower right. On the upper surface of the laminator 11, since the area of ​​recycled material is quite small, the adjacent portion between the area of ​​recycled material and the area of ​​non-recycled material is quite small. In addition, although in Figure 7 In the middle, a blank area is used to display the screen of the display device 57, but since it is not part of the outer casing 20, recycled materials are not used.

[0134] Structure of Box 38 Next, refer to Figure 8 The structure of box 38 will now be described. Box 38 has a front wall portion 38B and a storage portion 93 for storing medium M1. The storage portion 93 has a mounting portion 93A formed by a bottom wall and a side wall 93B. Figure 8 The image shows the first layer housing 38 of the multifunction printer 11. The second to fourth layer housings 38 have a front wall portion 38B extending in the +Y direction. Figure 8 The extension 38C is shown with a double-dotted line. The extension 38C is configured to cover the side edge 64 located at the corner of the multifunction printer 11 when the cartridge 38 is inserted (see reference). Figure 3 ). Figure 8The handle portion 38A of the box 38 shown is composed of a hole 38D formed in the front wall portion 38B and a receiving portion 93 located on the depth side of the hole 38D. The front wall portion 38B is exposed to the outside when inserted into the device body 12. That is, the front wall portion 38B constitutes part of the outer casing 20. The user can pull out the box 38 by placing their hand on the handle portion 38A. In addition, the handle portion 38A is not limited to being located at approximately the center position in the vertical direction Z of the front wall portion 38B, and may also be located at the upper or lower end position of the front wall portion 38B.

[0135] The storage section 93 is the part that contacts the medium M1 stored in a stacked state. If the material of the storage section 93 is changed from a non-recycled resin material to a recycled resin material, the characteristics and performance of the storage section 93 relative to the medium M1, such as frictional resistance, may change. In cases where the characteristics and performance of the storage section 93 may change, it is necessary to re-evaluate the characteristics and performance of the storage section 93 with the recycled resin material. This re-evaluation takes time, and sometimes various adjustments are required to meet predetermined standards. Therefore, in this embodiment, the material of the storage section 93 in the box 38 remains a non-recycled resin material.

[0136] like Figure 8 As shown, the box 38 includes a hopper 74. The hopper 74 is tilted relative to the mounting portion 93A by a spring 73 (see reference). Figure 2 The hopper 74 is held horizontally while the box 38 is pulled out from the device body 12, and is also held upwards while the box 38 is inserted into the device body 12. The hopper 74 brings the medium M1, which is placed on the mounting section 93A, closer to the feed roller 71 by lifting at least a portion of it.

[0137] The cartridge 38 has edge guides 94 and 96. The cartridge 38 may also have multiple edge guides 94 and 96. The edge guides 94 and 96 align the ends of the medium M1 placed on the mounting portion 93A. In this embodiment, the cartridge 38 has a pair of first edge guides 94 and a second edge guide 96. The first edge guides 94 and the second edge guide 96 may also align different ends of the medium M1.

[0138] A pair of first edge guides 94 guide both ends of the medium M1 in the media width direction X. The pair of first edge guides 94 are configured to be movable relative to the mounting portion 93A in the media width direction X. The user positions the medium M1, mounted on the mounting portion 93A, in the media width direction X by adjusting the position of the pair of first edge guides 94 in the media width direction X. Each first edge guide 94 has an operation portion 94A operated by the user. The operation portion 94A is operated to an operating position that allows movement of the first edge guides 94 and a locking position that prevents movement of the first edge guides 94. The housing 38 includes a linkage mechanism 97. The linkage mechanism 97 is a mechanism that links the movement directions of the pair of first edge guides 94. The linkage mechanism 97 links the movement directions of the pair of first edge guides 94 to either a direction approaching each other or a direction moving away from each other.

[0139] The second edge guide 96 guides the rear end of the medium M1 at the upstream end in the conveying direction F1 (feeding direction). The second edge guide 96 is configured to be movable relative to the mounting portion 93A in the conveying direction F1. The user can position the medium M1 placed on the mounting portion 93A in the conveying direction F1 by adjusting the position of the second edge guide 96 in the conveying direction F1.

[0140] Regarding resin components 95 Next, refer to Figures 3 to 8 The resin component 95 will now be described. The device body 12 may also include the resin component 95. The resin component 95 may be a component related to the transport of the medium M1. The resin component 95 may also be a structural component of the housing 38. The resin component 95 may also be a resin component related to the transport of the medium M1 within the housing 38. The resin component 95 does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the resin component 95 is made of non-recycled material (general material). For the resin component 95 constituting the device body 12, where there are concerns about its function being affected by strength, expansion rate, etc., the reduction in function is suppressed by using non-recycled material instead of recycled material.

[0141] Typically, the conveying of medium M1 requires precision. For example, the conveying of medium M1 needs to achieve a level of precision that suppresses overlap, non-feeding, skew, and timing deviations of medium M1 to below a predetermined degree. Therefore, by using a non-recycled material for the resin component 95 related to conveying, the reduction in conveying-related functions is suppressed.

[0142] A portion of the storage section 93 is visible through the depth wall of the handle portion 38A located on the front wall portion 38B of the housing 38, which relates to the media delivery performance. If the storage section 93 is changed to recycled material, a re-evaluation is needed to ensure media delivery performance equivalent to that of non-recycled materials (general materials). Therefore, the storage section 93 is not made of recycled material.

[0143] In this embodiment, the storage portion 93 of the box 38 corresponds to the resin component 95. By constructing the storage portion 93 with a non-recyclable material, the characteristics and performance of the mounting portion 93A relative to the medium M1, such as frictional resistance, are maintained.

[0144] Furthermore, the resin component 95 may be a component other than the storage portion 93 of the box 38. The resin component 95 may also be a conveying path component, a roller retainer, edge guides 39E, 44E, 94, 96, a feed tray 39, etc. At least one of the edge guides 39E, 44E, 94, 96 may be a resin component 95 made of non-recycled material.

[0145] The transport path components are guide components that guide the medium M1 along the transport path T. For example, when the main body cover 62 and the maintenance covers 65, 66, 67, and 84 are opened, the transport path components located at the positions corresponding to the respective covers 62, 65, 66, 67, and 84 are exposed. At least one of these transport path components may also be a resin component 95 made of non-recycled material.

[0146] The roller holding portion is a component that holds the rollers 71, 79A, and the rollers 72, 75 to 78, which are the shafts of the roller pairs, in a rotatable manner. At least one of the holding portions holding these rollers may be a resin component 95 made of a non-recycled material. Alternatively, at least one of the holding portions holding the rollers (not shown) constituting the conveying device 14 may be a resin component 95 made of a non-recycled material. Furthermore, the holding portion may also be part of a conveying path component.

[0147] The feed tray 39 is a container for the medium M1, which is the object to be fed, placed in the second medium supply device 37. Alternatively, the feed tray 39 can be made of a non-recycled resin material, i.e., a non-recycled material (general material), and thus be made of resin component 95.

[0148] Regarding the structure of the second device 110 Next, refer to Figures 9 to 14 The structure of the second device 110 will now be described. To distinguish it from the second device 110, [the following will be described]. Figures 1 to 7The device 10 shown is designated as the first device 10. The second device 110 is a similar model to the first device 10. The basic internal structure of the second device 110 is the same as... Figure 2 The internal structure of the first device 10 shown is the same. Therefore, the internal structure of the second device 110 is... Figure 2 Instead, the diagram and description of its internal structure are omitted. The second device 110 is a multifunction printer 111 of a different model from the multifunction printer 11, which is an example of the first device 10. In order to be compatible with Figures 1 to 7 The composite machine 11 shown is distinguished, and Figures 1 to 7 The composite machine 11 shown is referred to as the "first composite machine 11", and will Figures 9 to 14 The composite machine 111 shown is called "second composite machine 111".

[0149] The first device 10 may be an improved or similar model of the second device 110. The second device 110 may also be an improved version of the first device 10. Alternatively, the second device 110 may be an older model, and the first device 10 may be a newer model that succeeds the second device 110. Furthermore, the first device 10 may also be a different model in which a portion of the external components of the second device 110 are common components.

[0150] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a second composite machine 111, which is an example of a second device 110. The model of the second composite machine 111 differs from that of the first composite machine 11. A portion of the external components of the first composite machine 11 and the second composite machine 111 are interchanged.

[0151] The basic structures of the main bodies 12 and 112 in the first and second composite machines 11 and 111 are the same. The second composite machine 111 includes a first processing device 130, a second processing device 140, and a third processing device 150. The first processing device 130, the second processing device 140, and the third processing device 150 have structures that are basically the same as those of the first processing device 30, the second processing device 40, and the third processing device 50 in the first composite machine 11. For structures of devices, components, etc., that are structural elements of the first processing device 130, the second processing device 140, and the third processing device 150 that are the same as those in the first composite machine 11, the same symbols as those in the first composite machine 11 are used, and their detailed descriptions are omitted. Hereinafter, the second composite machine 111 will be described mainly with respect to its structures that are different from those of the first composite machine 11.

[0152] The second co-working machine 111, as an example of the first processing device 130, includes the same printing device 31 as the first co-working machine 11. The second co-working machine 111, as an example of the second processing device 140, includes the same image reading device 41 as the first co-working machine 11. The image reading device 41 includes a first image reading device 42 and a second image reading device 43. In the second co-working machine 111, the image reading device 41 as a whole is an example of the second processing device 140. The second co-working machine 111, as an example of the third processing device 150, includes the same stacking device 51 and operating device 55 as the first co-working machine 11. The second co-working machine 111, like the first co-working machine 11, includes the printing device 31, the first image reading device 42, the second image reading device 43, the stacking device 51, and the operating device 55. In addition, there may be some differences in the material, shape, size or layout of the structural components of the printing device 31, the first image reading device 42, the second image reading device 43, the stacking device 51 and the operating device 55 between the first composite machine 11 and the second composite machine 111.

[0153] The second composite machine 111 has a control unit 100 at a predetermined position within the main body 112. The control unit 100 controls the printing unit 31, the image reading unit 41, and the operating unit 55. The control unit 100 receives input information from the operating unit 56 of the operating unit 55.

[0154] Regarding the external structure of the second device 110 Next, refer to Figures 10 to 14 The external structure of the second composite machine 111, which is an example of the second device 110, will be described below. Additionally, in Figures 10 to 14 In, with Figures 3 to 7 Similarly, blank areas are used to indicate areas of recycled material, and fine dot areas are used to indicate areas of non-recycled material. In addition, coarse dot areas are used to indicate areas of a second color, which is a different color from the first color of the areas of recycled material and non-recycled material.

[0155] The second device 110 includes a device body 112 and an outer casing 120. The outer casing 120 is mounted on the outside of the device body 112 and constitutes the appearance of the second device 110. The outer casing 120 has a first outer casing 121 constituting the appearance of a continuous first region A10 and a second outer casing 122 constituting the appearance of a continuous second region A20. The first outer casing 121 contains recycled resin material. The second outer casing 122 does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the first outer casing 121 is made of recycled material, and the second outer casing 122 is made of non-recycled material (general material).

[0156] The main body 112 has a first processing device 130 for performing a first processing and a second processing device 140 for performing a second processing. A first outer part 121 constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the first processing device 130. A second outer part 122 constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the second processing device 140.

[0157] The first processing apparatus 130 is a printing apparatus 31 that performs printing on the medium M1 as a first processing step. The printing apparatus 31 includes a medium supply device 32 and a conveying device 14 (see reference 130). Figure 2 The media supply device 32 includes a first media supply device 36 and a second media supply device 37. The first media supply device 36 has a housing 38. The housing 38 has a handle portion 38A. A portion of the storage portion 93 constituting the housing 38 is exposed on the depth surface of the handle portion 38A. The storage portion 93 is a resin component 95 related to transportation.

[0158] The second processing unit 140 is an image reading device 41 that reads images of the medium M2 as a second process. The image reading device 41 includes a first image reading device 42 in a paper-feed manner and a second image reading device 43 in a flatbed manner. In the second multifunction printer 111, the second image reading device 43 belongs to the second processing unit 140. That is, the outer casing of the second image reading device 43 is made of a non-recycled material (general material) that does not contain recycled resin material.

[0159] The first image reading device 42 includes an ADF device 44. The ADF device 44 may also include a document cover 44A, a document tray 44B, a document stacker 44C, a maintenance cover 44D, an edge guide 44E, and an opening / closing lever 44F. The second image reading device 43 includes a document table 45. The document cover 44A, along with the ADF device 44, can be opened and closed relative to the document table 45. When the document cover 44A is open, a mounting surface (not shown) composed of two glass plates disposed on the upper surface of the document table 45 is exposed. The user can perform image reading of the original or other medium M2 by the first image reading device 42 (paper-feeding type) and image reading of the original or other medium M2 placed on the document table 45 by the second image reading device 43 (flatbed type). The document tray 44B and the document stacker 44C exhibit a second color.

[0160] The second multifunction printer 111 includes a third processing unit 150 located between the first processing unit 130 and the second processing unit 140. The third processing unit 150 includes an assembly unit 51 and an operating unit 55. The operating unit 55 may also include an operation section 56 operated by a user. The operating unit 55 may also include a display unit 57. The display unit 57 may also have a touch panel for touching the screen. The operation section 56 may be a touch panel operation section or a mechanical switch.

[0161] exist Figure 10 In the front 20A of the second composite machine 111 shown, the third region A30 is located between the first region A10 and the second region A20. The first region A10 is a region of recycled material, and its color is a first color. The second region A20 is a region of non-recycled material (ordinary material), and its color is also the first color. The third region A30 is a second color. The first color is, for example, white. The second color is, for example, black. Because in... Figure 10 In the front side 20A shown, the third region A30, which presents a second color (e.g., black), is located between the first region A10, which presents a first color (e.g., white), and the second region A20. Therefore, even if there is a difference in the hue of the first color between the two regions A10 and A20, the difference in hue is not easily noticeable.

[0162] Printing apparatus 31 in Figure 10 The front surface 20A shown includes a printing material cover 61, a main body cover 62, multiple boxes 38, and side edges 63 and 64. The printing material cover 61 and the side edges 64 are made of non-recycled material (general material) that does not contain recycled resin material. The printing material cover 61 of the second laminator 111 does not have the window 61A that the printing material cover 61 of the first laminator 11 has. The second laminator 111 is generally rectangular. The side edges 63 and 64 are located at the corners of the second laminator 111. The side edges 64 of the second laminator 111 have a different shape than the side edges 64 of the first laminator 11. Unlike the first laminator 11, where the side edges 64 are covered by the left end of the box 38, the side edges 64 of the second laminator 111 are not covered by the box 38. The side edges 64 of the second laminator 111 are exposed to the left of the box 38.

[0163] The printing material cover 61, adjacent to the lower side of the operating device 55, is made of non-recycled material (ordinary material). The printing material cover 61 is located in the printing apparatus 31 at the upper part of the second region A20, which is near the upper side of the first region A10. If the printing material cover 61 displaying the first color is sandwiched between two components made of recycled material displaying the first color from above and below, the difference in hue between the printing material cover 61 will be relatively easy to notice. In contrast, in Figure 10In the example shown, the upper region of the second laminator 111, including the second outer casing 122 and the printing material cover 61, becomes a region of non-recycled material sandwiching the third outer casing 123, which displays the second color. That is, between the printing material cover 61 and the second outer casing 122, only the third outer casing 123, displaying the second color, exists; there is no region of recycled material displaying the first color. In the front side 20A, the printing material cover 61 is only adjacent to the first outer casing 121 on the lower side. Therefore, even if the printing material cover 61 is made of non-recycled material, the difference in color tone is relatively less noticeable.

[0164] Printing apparatus 31 in Figure 11 The right side 20B shown includes a feed tray 39, protective covers 65 and 67, panels 68A, 68B, 69A, and 69B, and an interface device 80. The protective covers 67, panels 68B and 69B, and interface device 80 located at the lower part of the right side 20B are made of non-recycled materials that do not contain recycled resin. Furthermore, the opening and closing levers 39A, 65A, and 67A constitute a fourth outer casing 124 identical to the fourth outer casing 24 of the first composite machine 11.

[0165] Printing apparatus 31 in Figure 12 The left side panel 20C shown includes a discharge tray 83, a protective cover 84, and panels 85 to 87. The discharge tray 83 and the protective cover 84 located at the upper part of the left side panel 20C are made of non-recycled material (general material) that does not contain recycled resin material. The panel 87 located at the lower part of the left side panel 20C is made of non-recycled material (general material) that does not contain recycled resin material.

[0166] Printing apparatus 31 in Figure 13 The back panel 20D shown has a rear panel 86 and panels 88, 90, and 91. The panels 90 and 91 located at the bottom of the back panel 20D are made of non-recycled material (general material) that does not contain recycled resin material.

[0167] Regarding the external components in the first composite machine 11 and the second composite machine 111 Next, refer to Figures 3 to 7 , Figures 10 to 14 The external components of the first composite machine 11 and the second composite machine 111 will be described.

[0168] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown above, the first laminating machine 11 has a first outer casing 21 containing recycled resin material. The first outer casing 21 has a first outer casing component 101 and a second outer casing component 102. Both the first outer casing component 101 and the second outer casing component 102 contain recycled resin material. That is, both the first outer casing component 101 and the second outer casing component 102 are components made of recycled material. Furthermore, in Figures 3 to 7 In the figure, the symbols of the first external component 101 and the second external component 102 are shown in parentheses ().

[0169] like Figure 3 As shown, the front surface 20A, which is an example of the first side of the first multifunction printer 11, can also be formed by the first outer component 101 and the second outer component 102. That is, on the front surface 20A of the printing apparatus 31, the four-layer box 38, the main body cover 62, and the side edge portion 63 are displayed as the first outer component 101, and the printing material cover 61 is displayed as the second outer component 102. Furthermore, when the box 38 is pulled out from the apparatus body 12, a portion of the side edge portion 64 covered by the box 38 is displayed. The front surface 20A of the printing apparatus 31 is made of recycled material in almost the entire area except for the resin component 95 of the depth surface of the handle portion 38A forming the box 38. In addition, the handle portion 38A can also be made of recycled material.

[0170] The first outer casing 101 can be mounted on the second laminating machine 111. That is, the second laminating machine 111 can be equipped with the first outer casing 101, which is a part of the appearance of a continuous first region A1 in the first laminating machine 11 and contains recycled resin material. In other words, the first outer casing 101 is a common component of the first laminating machine 11 and the second laminating machine 111. The first outer casing 101 is also used in the second laminating machine 111. The first outer casing 101 can also be a component that constitutes at least a part of the first outer casing portion 21 of the first laminating machine 11.

[0171] Here, although the structure of the prior art described in Patent Document 1 can suppress the situation of assembling two external components in the wrong combination, it is impossible to distinguish them without checking their internal shapes. Therefore, even if inappropriate external components are mixed in during the management process, it is difficult to detect them before assembly. Although it is preferable to make external components with the same external shape common components in the two devices 10 and 110, there is a need to avoid compromising aesthetics.

[0172] Furthermore, among the external components of the first laminating machine 11, there exists a first external component 101, which is a common component with the second laminating machine 111, and a second external component 102, which is not a common component. For example, if the first laminating machine 11 can be used separately with recycled materials and the second laminating machine 111 with non-recycled materials, then the recycling of the first laminating machine 11 will not affect the second laminating machine 111. However, when using the same mold to manufacture recycled and non-recycled materials separately, it is impossible to distinguish them by color or appearance, thus there is a possibility of confusion between the two. In addition, if the common components are manufactured with recycled and non-recycled materials, productivity will decrease due to the extra work caused by changing the raw material resin, the loss of heating time for melting the changed raw material resin, etc. Therefore, it is preferable to unify whether the common components of the external components of the first laminating machine 11 and the second laminating machine 111 are recycled or non-recycled materials. From the viewpoint of improving the utilization rate of recycled materials, it is preferable to basically unify the common components of the external components of the first laminating machine 11 and the second laminating machine 111 as recycled materials.

[0173] There are also non-common external components between the first laminator 11 and the second laminator 111. Therefore, the second laminator 111 has an appearance where external components made of recycled materials and those made of non-recycled materials coexist. In this case, there is concern that the color difference between recycled and non-recycled materials might impair the appearance quality of the second laminator 111. Therefore, in this embodiment, based on research findings regarding the existence of color differences in the appearance of the second laminator 111, the external components are divided into a first external component 101 reused from the first laminator 11 and a third external component 103 not reused. In other words, in the second laminator 111, external components made of recycled materials and external components made of non-recycled materials are selected to avoid impairing appearance quality.

[0174] like Figures 10 to 14 As shown, the second laminating machine 111 has a third outer component 103 replacing the second outer component 102 of the first laminating machine 11. The third outer component 103 does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the third outer component 103 is made of non-recycled material (general material). The second outer component 102 of the first laminating machine 11, which is made of recycled material, is replaced in the second laminating machine 111 by the third outer component 103 made of non-recycled material.

[0175] Therefore, the outer casing 120 of the second composite machine 111 has a first outer casing component 101 and a third outer casing component 103 as common components. Here, the second outer casing component 102 is an outer casing component that forms part of the appearance of the first region A1 of the first composite machine 11. Although the second outer casing component 102 contains recycled resin material, the third outer casing component 103 does not contain recycled resin material. The third outer casing component 103 is a component made of non-recycled material that replaces the recycled material of the second outer casing component 102.

[0176] Reuse of external components made of recycled materials Next, refer to Figures 10 to 14 The external components of the second laminating machine 111 will now be described. In the first laminating machine 11, both the first external component 101 and the second external component 102 are made of recycled materials. The first external component 101 is reused in the second laminating machine 111 as a common component, while the second external component 102 is not reused in the second laminating machine 111.

[0177] Regarding the external components of the second composite machine 111 In the second laminating machine 111, a first outer casing 101, which is a common component, is made of recycled material, and a third outer casing 103, which is not a common component, is made of non-recycled material. In the second laminating machine 111, the second outer casing 102, which is made of recycled material in the first laminating machine 11, is replaced by the third outer casing 103, which is made of non-recycled material. By selecting the first outer casing 101 and the third outer casing 103, even if the first outer casing 101, which is made of recycled material, and the third outer casing 103, which is made of non-recycled material, are mixed in the area of ​​the second laminating machine 111 corresponding to the first area A1 of the first laminating machine 111, the damage to the aesthetics of the second device 110 can be reduced. Therefore, the second laminating machine 111 has the following characteristics regarding the selection and arrangement of the first outer casing 101 and the third outer casing 103.

[0178] The exterior structure is divided into upper and lower sections based on recycled and non-recycled materials. In the second composite machine 111, the positions of the first external component 101 and the third external component 103 in the vertical direction Z are different. For example, in Figure 10 In the front panel 20A shown, the main body cover 62, which is the first outer component 101, and the printing material cover 61, which is the third outer component 103, are positioned differently in the vertical direction Z. That is, the main body cover 62 made of recycled material and the printing material cover 61 made of non-recycled material are divided vertically. In particular, for the main body cover 62 belonging to the first region A10, by making the printing material cover 61 located on the upper side near the second region A20 made of non-recycled material, the front panel 20A is mainly divided vertically into a region of recycled material and a region of non-recycled material.

[0179] In addition, for example in Figure 11 In the right side panel 20B shown, the feed tray 39 and the first protective cover 65, which are the first outer casing component 101, are positioned differently in the vertical direction Z from the lower protective cover 67, which is the third outer casing component 103. That is, in the right side panel 20B, the feed tray 39 for recycled materials and the first protective cover 65 are divided vertically into upper and lower sections, while the protective cover 67 for non-recycled materials is divided vertically. Furthermore, in this right side panel 20B, the upper panels 68A and 69A of the first outer casing component 101 are positioned differently in the vertical direction Z from the lower panels 68B and 69B of the third outer casing component 103. That is, in the right side panel 20B, the upper panels 68A and 69A for recycled materials and the lower panels 68B and 69B for non-recycled materials are divided vertically into upper and lower sections. Additionally, in this right side panel 20B, the frame 80A of the interface device 80 located next to the lower panel 69B is made of non-recycled material. By adopting such an external structure, the right side 20B is mainly divided into areas of recycled materials and areas of non-recycled materials.

[0180] In addition, for example in Figure 12 In the left side panel 20C shown, the upper panel 85 and rear panel 86 of the first outer casing 101 are positioned differently in the vertical direction Z from the lower panel 87 of the third outer casing 103. That is, in the left side panel 20C, the upper panel 85 and rear panel 86 of recycled material are vertically separated from the lower panel 87 of non-recycled material. Furthermore, at the right end of the left side panel 20C, the main body cover 62 of the first outer casing 101 and its upper side edge 63 are positioned differently in the vertical direction Z from the lower side edge 64 of the third outer casing 103. That is, in the left side panel 20C, the main body cover 62 of recycled material and its upper side edge 63 are vertically separated from the lower side edge 64 of non-recycled material. Here, the panel 87, which is made of non-recycled material, and the side edge 64, which is also made of non-recycled material, are positioned at approximately the same height in the vertical direction Z, and have approximately the same length dimension in the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the left side surface 20C, excluding the discharge tray 83 and the maintenance cover 84, is mainly divided into a recycled material area and a non-recycled material area.

[0181] Moreover, for example in Figure 13In the back panel 20D shown, the rear panel 86 and panel 88, which are the upper side of the first outer casing 101, are positioned differently in the vertical Z direction from the panels 90 and 91, which are the lower side of the third outer casing 103. In other words, in the back panel 20D, the panels 86 and 88 on the upper side (recycled material) and the panels 90 and 91 on the lower side (non-recycled material) are vertically separated. By adopting the above outer casing structure, when the first outer casing 101 of the first laminating machine 11 is used in the second laminating machine 111, the aesthetics of the second laminating machine 111 can be less compromised.

[0182] The exterior structure is divided into left and right sections using recycled and non-recycled materials. In the second composite machine 111, the positions of the first outer component 101 and the third outer component 103 differ in the direction intersecting the vertical direction. The first outer component 101, made of recycled material, and the third outer component 103, made of non-recycled material, differ in the position of at least one of the directions intersecting the vertical direction Z, namely the depth direction X and the width direction Y.

[0183] For example in Figure 10 In the front view 20A shown, the front wall portion 38B of the box 38, which is the first outer component 101, and the side edge portion 64, which is the third outer component 103, are positioned differently in the width direction Y. That is, in the front view 20A, the front wall portion 38B of the recycled material box 38 and the side edge portion 64 of the non-recycled material are divided into left and right sections.

[0184] In addition, for example in Figure 11 In the right side panel 20B shown, the right side of the box 38, which is the first outer component 101, and the lower part of the maintenance cover 67, which is the third outer component 103, are positioned differently in the depth direction X. That is, in the right side panel 20B, the right side of the recycled material box 38 and the non-recycled material maintenance cover 67 are divided into left and right sections.

[0185] Moreover, for example in Figure 12 In the left side panel 20C shown, the panels 85 and 86, which are the first outer component 101, and the discharge tray 83 and maintenance cover 84, which are the third outer component 103, are positioned differently in the depth direction X. That is, in the left side panel 20C, the panels 85 and 86 of recycled materials and the discharge tray 83 and maintenance cover 84 of non-recycled materials are divided into left and right sections.

[0186] In addition, such as Figure 14 As shown, on the upper surface of the second composite machine 111, a second outer part 122, with the second region A20 as its appearance, made of non-recycled material, is located on the left depth side (in... Figure 14The middle is the upper left), and the third area A30 is set as the appearance, for example, the third outer part 123, which is mainly made of recycled materials, is located on the right front side (in Figure 14 (Lower right). When viewed from above, the original document tray 44B, which displays the second color, partially overlaps with the third outer casing 123. When viewed from above, it is divided into a second area A20 displaying the first color on the upper left and an area displaying the second color on the lower right. Since the area of ​​recycled material on the upper surface of the second laminating machine 111 is quite small, the adjacent portion between the area of ​​recycled material and the area of ​​non-recycled material is quite small.

[0187] The exterior components incorporate non-recycled materials at the corners. In the second composite machine 111, the third external component 103 is located at a corner. For example, in Figure 10 The front side 20A and Figure 12 In the left side 20C shown, the side edge 64, which serves as the third outer component 103, is located at the corner. The printing device 31 is approximately cuboid in shape. The side edge 64, made of non-recycled material, is... Figure 10 The left corner of the front side 20A shown is located in the printing unit 31. The left surface of the side edge 64 is shown on the left side 20C of the second multifunction printer 111 (see reference). Figure 12 ).exist Figure 12 In the left side surface 20C shown, the side edge portion 64 is visible at the right corner. In the left side surface 20C, a panel 87 made of non-recycled material is positioned horizontally adjacent (left-side neighbor) to the side edge portion 64. Therefore, a continuous area of ​​non-recycled material is formed at the lower part of the left side surface 20C. The side edge portion 64 is a relatively small outer component. Therefore, even if the side edge portion 64 is adjacent to recycled material on the front surface 20A, the color difference is not easily noticeable, and even without using recycled material, it has almost no impact on the recycling rate of the second composite machine 111. Furthermore, as... Figure 12 As shown, the pocket 87A assembled on the panel 87 can also be made from recycled materials.

[0188] For example, in Figure 11 In the right side panel 20B shown, the panel 69B, which serves as the third outer component 103, is located at the corner. The panel 69B, made of non-recycled material, is... Figure 11 The right side panel 20B shown is located at the left corner of the printing device 31. The left surface of the lower panel 69B functions as a limiting surface to restrict the closed position of the boxes 38 of the second to fourth layers. The left surface of the upper panel 69A functions as a limiting surface to restrict the closed position of the box 38 of the first layer.

[0189] Regarding the area of ​​the first external component 101 in the second device 110 In the first surface of the second multifunction printer 111, which is an example of a second multifunction printer 111, the area of ​​the first external component 101 is more than half. Here, the first surface can also be a surface that is part of the first multifunction printer 11. The first surface can also be one of the four surfaces 20A to 20D obtained by observing the second multifunction printer 111 from the four sides of the +X direction, -X direction, +Y direction, and -Y direction. In addition, the first surface can also be the entirety of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the second multifunction printer 111, that is, the side peripheral surface. Moreover, the first surface can also be the entirety of the appearance of the second multifunction printer 111 that can be visually confirmed by the user during normal use. That is to say, the first surface can also be the entirety of the four surfaces 20A to 20D and the upper surface of the second device 110.

[0190] The area occupied by the first external component 101 on the first surface of the second composite machine 111 is preferably 50% or more. The area occupied by the first external component 101 on the first surface is more preferably 75% or more, and even more preferably 90% or more.

[0191] In the second composite machine 111, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 is more than half of the first surface, which is equivalent to Figure 10 The front side 20A shown Figure 11 The right side 20B shown and Figure 13 The back side is shown as 20D. (As shown) Figure 10 As shown, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 on the front side 20A of the second composite machine 111 is more than half (more than 50%). Specifically, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 on the front side 20A is more than 65%. Here, since the second color is a dark color (e.g., black) with lower brightness compared to the first color, it is not necessary to recolor the material even if it is changed from a non-recycled material to a recycled material. When the outer component displaying the second color is made of recycled material, the area occupied by the recycled material on the front side 20A is more than 75%.

[0192] like Figure 11 As shown, the area of ​​the first external component 101 on the right side 20B of the second composite machine 111 is more than half (more than 50%). When the component exhibiting the second color is made of recycled material, the area occupied by the recycled material on the right side 20B is more than 60%.

[0193] like Figure 13 As shown, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 on the back surface 20D of the second composite machine 111 is more than half (more than 50%). Even if the component exhibiting the second color is made of recycled material, the area of ​​the component exhibiting the second color on the back surface 20D is relatively small, therefore the area of ​​the first outer component 101 on the first surface is more than 50%. Furthermore, Figure 12The area of ​​the first external component 101 on the left side 20C of the second composite machine 111 shown is more than 40%.

[0194] Furthermore, when the first surface is defined as the entirety of the four surfaces 20A to 20D of the second composite machine 111, i.e., the side peripheral surface, the area of ​​the first external component 101 in the first surface (side peripheral surface) of the second composite machine 111 is more than half (more than 50%). Moreover, when the first surface is defined as the entirety of the appearance of the second composite machine 111 that can be visually confirmed during normal use, i.e., the four surfaces 20A to 20D and the top surface, the area of ​​the first external component 101 in the first surface (total appearance area) of the second composite machine 111 is more than half (more than 50%).

[0195] Other structures of the second composite machine 111 Next, refer to Figure 15 Other structures related to the first surface of the second composite machine 111, which is an example of the second device 110, will be described below. For example... Figure 15 As shown, the front surface 20A, which serves as an example of the first surface of the second composite machine 111, can also be formed by the first outer component 101. Figure 10 In the second laminating machine 111 shown, both the printing material cover 61 and the side edge portion 64 are made of non-recycled material. Figure 15 In the example shown, in the second laminating machine 111, both the printing material cover 61 and the side edge portion 64 are made of recycled material. That is, both the printing material cover 61 and the side edge portion 64 can be constructed as the first outer component 101.

[0196] In addition, such as Figure 15 As shown, the main body 112 of the device may also have a resin component 95 related to the conveying of the medium M1. The resin component 95 may, for example, be a storage portion 93 partially exposed to the depth side of the handle portion 38A of the box 38. The second laminating machine 111 may also be made only of a portion of the handle portion 38A of the box 38 from non-recycled materials. Alternatively, the handle portion 38A may also be made of recycled materials.

[0197] The characteristic structure of the second composite machine 111 The second composite machine 111, as an example of the second device 110, can also be a characteristic structure having any one of the following five features.

[0198] (a) The positions of the first external component 101 and the third external component 103 in the vertical direction Z are different.

[0199] (b) The positions of the first outer component 101 and the third outer component 103 in the direction intersecting the vertical direction Z are different.

[0200] (c) The third external component 103 is located at the corner.

[0201] (d) The front 20A is formed by the first outer component 101.

[0202] (e) Of the area of ​​the first surface, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 is more than half.

[0203] The feature structure shown in (a) above corresponds to Figures 10 to 13 The front side 20A, right side 20B, left side 20C, and back side 20D are shown. The feature structure shown in (b) above corresponds to... Figure 10 The front side 20A shown Figure 12 The left side 20C is shown. The feature structure shown in (c) above corresponds to... Figure 10 The front side 20A shown Figure 12 The left side 20C is shown. The side edge 64 corresponds to the third outer part 23 disposed at the corner of the second composite machine 111. The feature structure shown in (d) above corresponds to Figure 15 The front side 20A is shown. The front side 20A is formed by the first outer component 101. (As shown...) Figure 15 As shown, for example, approximately the entire front surface 20A of the printing apparatus 31, which is the first processing unit 30, can also be uniformly made of recycled material. The feature structure shown in (e) above corresponds to Figure 10 The front side 20A shown Figure 11 The right side 20B shown Figure 13 The back side 20D shown Figure 15 The front surface 20A is shown. Alternatively, in the structure described in (d) above, the front surface 20A of the second composite machine 111 can be formed by a third outer component 103 instead of the second outer component 102. For example, the appearance quality can be suppressed by using a non-recycled material to unify the entire area of ​​the front surface 20A of the printing apparatus 31.

[0204] The role of the implementation method First, the operation of the first multifunction printer 11 will be explained. The third outer casing 23, which serves as the outer casing of the third processing device 50, is configured with a second color that is less bright than the first color of the color of the first outer casing 21 of the printing device 31 and the second outer casing 22 of the ADF device 44. The third outer casing 23 is located between the printing device 31, which has a first outer casing 21 made of recycled material, and the first image reading device 42 (ADF device 44), which has a second outer casing 22 made of non-recycled material (general material). The first color is, for example, white. The second color is a dark color, and for example, black.

[0205] The first outer casing 21, made of recycled material, sometimes appears slightly yellowish in darker light compared to the second outer casing 22, made of non-recycled material. Even when both the first and second outer casings are the same white, their hues differ slightly. However, the third outer casing 23 of the third processing unit 50, located between the printing unit 31 and the ADF unit 44, is a second color (e.g., black) with a lower brightness compared to the first color. Therefore, the hue difference between the first outer casing 21 of the printing unit 31 and the second outer casing 22 of the ADF unit 44 becomes less noticeable. Thus, even if the proportion of outer casing components made of recycled material is increased in the outer casing 20, the hue difference remains less noticeable. Therefore, the utilization rate of recycled material in the outer casing 20 can be increased without compromising the appearance of the multifunction printer 11.

[0206] In particular, in this embodiment, the outer casing of all (three) processing devices constituting the third processing device 50 located between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40 is set to a second color (e.g., black). That is, the outer casing of each of the stacking device 51, the operating device 55, and the image reading device 43 constituting the third processing device 50 is set to a second color (e.g., black). Therefore, it is possible to increase the utilization rate of recycled materials for the outer casing components constituting the outer casing 20 while suppressing damage to the appearance caused by differences in the color tone of the outer casing 20 of the multifunction printer 11.

[0207] The function of the second composite machine 111 Next, the function of the second laminating machine 111 will be explained. The common components among the external parts of the second laminating machine 111 and the first laminating machine 11 are made of recycled material. The front surface 20A of the printing device 31 is the surface that is frequently visually inspected by the user. The front surface 20A of the second device 110 is mainly composed of the first external part 101 made of recycled material. Therefore, the boundary between recycled and non-recycled materials is less pronounced on the front surface 20A. Thus, even if there is a difference in color tone between the recycled and non-recycled materials, it is not easily noticeable.

[0208] In the second composite machine 111, the positions of the first outer component 101 and the third outer component 103 in the vertical direction Z are different. In the front surface 20A, the main body cover 62 of recycled material and the printing material cover 61 of non-recycled material are divided vertically. The printing material cover 61 of non-recycled material is located near the second region A20 relative to the main body cover 62 of recycled material. Therefore, the region of non-recycled material, including the second region A20 and the printing material cover 61, is vertically divided from the first region A10 of recycled material.

[0209] Furthermore, on the right side 20B, left side 20C, and back side 20D of the second laminating machine 111, the area of ​​recycled material and the area of ​​non-recycled material are divided vertically. Therefore, on each of the surfaces 20A, 20C, and 20D of the second laminating machine 111, in the vertical direction Z, there is an upper area of ​​recycled material and a lower area of ​​non-recycled material. The lower area of ​​non-recycled material is formed as a strip extending laterally across the three surfaces 20B to 20D. Even assuming a color difference between the first outer component 101 of recycled material and the third outer component 103 of non-recycled material, the appearance quality of the second laminating machine 111 is not easily compromised.

[0210] Effects of the implementation method According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0211] (1) The device 10 includes a device body 12 and an outer casing 20. The outer casing 20 is mounted on the outside of the device body 12 and constitutes the appearance of the device 10. The outer casing 20 has a first outer casing 21 constituting the appearance of a continuous first region A1 and a second outer casing 22 constituting the appearance of a continuous second region A2. The first outer casing 21 contains recycled resin material. The second outer casing 22 does not contain recycled resin material. According to this structure, when it is desired to have a mixture of recycled resin material and non-recycled resin material in the outer casing 20, the type of recycled resin material or non-recycled resin material is changed for each continuous region A1, A2 on the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. Therefore, even if the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are the same color, even if the hue differs depending on whether it is a recycled resin material or a non-recycled resin material, it is possible to prevent the aesthetics of the outer casing 20 of the device 10 from being damaged due to the difference in hue. Therefore, it is possible to increase the utilization rate of recycled materials in the device 10 while suppressing the damage to the aesthetics of the device 10 due to differences in color tone.

[0212] (2) The main body 12 has a first processing device 30 for performing a first processing and a second processing device 40 for performing a second processing. A first outer part 21 constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the first processing device 30. A second outer part 22 constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the second processing device 40.

[0213] According to this structure, when the device 10 is constructed as an assembly of multiple processing devices 30, 40, by dividing the area for each processing device 30, 40, it is possible to suppress the decline in the aesthetics of the composite machine 11, which is an example of the device 10.

[0214] (3) The first processing device 30 is a printing device 31 that performs printing on the medium as a first processing step. The second processing device 40 is an image reading device 41 (42) that reads an image from the medium as a second processing step. According to this structure, by dividing the multifunction printer 11 into a portion for the image reading device 41 (42) and a portion for the printing device 31, it is possible to suppress the reduction in aesthetics.

[0215] (4) The outer casing 20 has a third outer casing 23 located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. The first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are of a first color. The third outer casing 23 is of a second color different from the first color. According to this structure, when the colors of the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are the same, if the first region A1 and the second region A2 are adjacent, the difference in hue can be easily visually confirmed. By placing the third outer casing 23, which presents a second color different from the first color, between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, the difference in hue between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 can be made difficult to visually confirm, thereby suppressing the reduction of the aesthetics of the device 10.

[0216] (5) The main body 12 of the device has a third processing device 50 located between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. The third outer part 23 constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the third processing device 50. According to this structure, when the device 10 is constructed as an assembly of multiple processing devices 30, 40, and 50, by dividing the area according to each processing device 30, 40, and 50, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the aesthetics of the multifunction machine 11.

[0217] (6) The third processing device 50 is a stacking device 51 that stacks the medium M1 as a third processing step. The second color has a lower brightness compared to the first color. According to this structure, by sandwiching the stacking device 51 between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40, the reduction in the aesthetics of the multifunction printer 11 can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the third outer part 23, which constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the stacking device 51, is a color with lower brightness, the visual visibility of the medium M1, which is usually white paper or the like, can be improved. The lower the brightness of the second color presented by the third outer part 23, the less noticeable the color difference caused by the resin materials of the first and second outer parts, which are the same color on both sides, namely, recycled resin material and non-recycled resin material, becomes. Therefore, the reduction in the aesthetics of the multifunction printer 11 can be suppressed more effectively.

[0218] (7) The outer casing 20 has a fourth outer casing 24. The first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are a first color. The fourth outer casing 24 is a third color different from the first color. The fourth outer casing 24 does not contain recycled resin material.

[0219] According to this structure, by setting the fourth outer part 24, whose color is different from the first color which is the color of the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22, to a non-recycled material, it is possible to suppress the color matching cost of the third color required to suppress the difference in hue when the fourth outer part 24 is changed to a recycled resin material.

[0220] (8) The main body 12 of the device has a resin component 95. The resin component 95 does not contain recycled resin material. According to this structure, recycled resin material is not used for the resin component 95, which is among the resin components constituting the main body 12, as there are concerns that its function may be affected by factors such as strength and expansion rate. Therefore, it is possible to increase the proportion of recycled resin material while suppressing the reduction of the function of the device 10.

[0221] (9) The resin component 95 is a component related to the conveying of the medium M1. According to this structure, the conveying of the medium M1 generally requires accuracy. For example, the conveying of the medium M1 is required to achieve a level of accuracy that suppresses overlapping conveying, non-feeding, oblique movement, and deviations in conveying timing. Therefore, by making the resin component 95 related to the conveying a non-recycled material, it is possible to increase the recycled material ratio of the resin material while suppressing the reduction in conveying-related functions.

[0222] (10) The first outer part 21 has a first outer part 101 and a second outer part 102. When the device is configured as the first device 10, the first outer part 101 can be mounted on the second device 110. The second device 110 has a third outer part 103 to replace the second outer part 102. The third outer part 103 does not contain recycled resin material. In the second device 110, the positions of the first outer part 101 and the third outer part 103 in the vertical direction Z are different. According to this structure, when a part of the components of the first device 10 is transferred to the second device 110, it is possible to prevent damage to the aesthetics of the second device 110.

[0223] (11) The first outer part 21 has a first outer part 101 and a second outer part 102. When the device is configured as the first device 10, the first outer part 101 can be mounted on the second device 110. The second device 110 has a third outer part 103 to replace the second outer part 102. The third outer part 103 does not contain recycled resin material. In the second device 110, the positions of the first outer part 101 and the third outer part 103 in the direction X or Y intersecting the vertical direction Z are different. According to this structure, when a part of the components of the first device 10 is transferred to the second device 110, it is possible to prevent damage to the aesthetics of the second device 110.

[0224] (12) The first outer part 21 has a first outer part 101 and a second outer part 102. When the device is configured as the first device 10, the first outer part 101 can be mounted on the second device 110. The second device 110 has a third outer part 103 to replace the second outer part 102. The third outer part 103 does not contain recycled resin material. In the second device 110, the third outer part 103 is located at a corner. According to this structure, when a portion of the outer part is transferred to the second device 110, the aesthetics of the second device can be suppressed while the corner of the relatively small second device 110 is made of non-recycled material (general material), thereby improving the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device 110.

[0225] (13) The first outer part 21 has a first outer part 101 and a second outer part 102. When the device is configured as the first device 10, the first outer part 101 can be mounted on the second device 110. The second device 110 has a third outer part 103 in place of the second outer part 102. The third outer part 103 does not contain recycled resin material. The front surface 20A of the second device 110 is formed by the first outer part 101.

[0226] According to this structure, when some components are transferred to the second device 110, it is possible to prevent damage to the aesthetics of the front surface 20A of the second device 110.

[0227] (14) The first outer casing 21 has a first outer casing component 101 and a second outer casing component 102. When the device is configured as the first device 10, the first outer casing component 101 can be mounted on the second device 110. The second device 110 has a third outer casing component 103 to replace the second outer casing component 102. The third outer casing component 103 does not contain recycled resin material. The area of ​​the first outer casing component 101 is more than half of the area of ​​the first surface of the second device 110. According to this structure, when a portion of the components are transferred to the second device 110, the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device 110, as the destination model for transfer, can be increased while suppressing damage to the aesthetics of the first surface of the second device 110.

[0228] (15) The second device 110 is part of the appearance of a continuous first region A1 of the first device 10 and is capable of being fitted with a first outer component 101 containing recycled resin material. The second device 110 includes a device body 112 and an outer component 120, wherein the outer component 120 is mounted on the outside of the device body 112 and constitutes the appearance of the second device 110. The outer component 120 has a first outer component 101 and a third outer component 103, wherein the third outer component 103 replaces the second outer component 102, which constitutes part of the appearance of the first region A1 of the first device 10 and contains recycled resin material. The third outer component 103 does not contain recycled resin material. The second device 110 satisfies any one of the conditions (a) to (e) shown below.

[0229] (a) The positions of the first external component 101 and the third external component 103 in the vertical direction Z are different.

[0230] (b) The positions of the first outer component 101 and the third outer component 103 in the direction intersecting the vertical direction Z are different.

[0231] (c) The third external component 103 is located at the corner.

[0232] (d) The front is formed by the first outer component 101.

[0233] (e) Of the area of ​​the first surface, the area of ​​the first outer component 101 is more than half.

[0234] According to this structure, when a portion of the components are transferred from the first device 10 to the second device 110, the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device 110, which is the destination model for the transfer, can be increased while suppressing any damage to the aesthetics of the second device 110.

[0235] Change Example The above-described embodiments can also be modified as shown below. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and the modifications shown below can be combined with each other to implement them without technical inconsistencies. In addition, the modifications shown below can be appropriately combined with each other for implementation.

[0236] Although in the above embodiment, the third processing device 50 of the apparatus 10 is the second image reading device 43, the loading device 51, and the operating device 55, it may also be at least one of these three devices 43, 51, and 55. For example, as Figure 16 As shown, the third processing unit 50 can also be both the second image reading unit 43 and the stacking unit 51. In this case, the printing unit 31 and the operating unit 55 are equivalent to the first processing unit 30. Furthermore, as... Figure 17 As shown, the third processing unit 50 can also be both a loading unit 51 and an operating unit 55. In this case, the second processing unit 40 can also be an image reading unit 42 (42, 43). Moreover, as... Figure 18 As shown, the third processing unit 50 can also be both the second image reading unit 43 and the operating unit 55. In this case, the printing unit 31 and the stacking unit 51 are equivalent to the first processing unit 30. Furthermore, as... Figure 19 As shown, the third processing device 50 can also be simply the second image reading device 43. In this case, the printing device 31, the stacking device 51, and the operating device 55 are equivalent to the first processing device 30. By constructing the operating device 55 from non-recycled materials, it can also be configured as part of the second processing device 40. Moreover, as... Figure 20 As shown, the third processing device 50 can also be simply the stacking device 51. In this case, the printing device 31 and the operating device 55 are equivalent to the first processing device 30. By constructing the operating device 55 from non-recycled materials, it can also be configured as part of the second processing device 40. Furthermore, as... Figure 21 As shown, the third processing device 50 may also be simply the operating device 55. In this case, the printing device 31 and the stacking device 51 are equivalent to the first processing device 30.

[0237] ·like Figure 22 As shown, the apparatus 200 may also include a laminator 11 and a post-processing device 220 for post-processing the printed media M1 discharged from the laminator 11. The laminator 11, for example, is... Figure 3The same applies to the multifunction printer shown. The device 200 may also include an intermediate processing unit 210 between the multifunction printer 11 and the post-processing unit 220, which performs a process to flip the medium M1. As a first process, the post-processing unit 220 performs, for example, a first post-processing process on the medium M1 including a binding process. The device 200 may also include an intermediate folding processing unit 230 at an adjacent position downstream of the post-processing unit 220. As a first process, the intermediate folding processing unit 230 performs, for example, a second post-processing process on the medium M1 including an intermediate folding process. The post-processing unit 220 may also have a device body 12 and a first outer casing 21 forming the appearance of a continuous first region A1. The post-processing unit 220 may also have discharge trays 221, 222 for discharging the medium M1 or medium bundle after the first post-processing. The intermediate processing unit 210 may also have a device body 12 and a first outer casing 21 forming the appearance of a continuous first region A1. The intermediate processing device 210 may also have a discharge tray 211 on its upper surface for discharging the medium M1 with the printing surface facing upwards. The intermediate folding processing device 230 may also have a device body 12 and a first outer part 21 forming the appearance of a continuous first region A1. The intermediate folding processing device 230 may also have a discharge tray 231 for discharging the medium M1 or medium bundle that has been processed in the second post-processing stage (intermediate folding stage).

[0238] Figure 22 The illustrated device 200 includes a device body 12 and an outer casing 20. The outer casing 20 is mounted on the outside of the device body 12 and constitutes the appearance of the device 200. The device body 12 of the device 200 includes respective device bodies 12 for a laminating machine 11, an intermediate processing device 210, a post-processing device 220, and an intermediate folding processing device 230. The outer casing 20 includes respective outer casings for the laminating machine 11, the intermediate processing device 210, the post-processing device 220, and the intermediate folding processing device 230. The outer casing 20 has a first outer casing 21 constituting the appearance of a continuous first region A1 and a second outer casing 22 constituting the appearance of a continuous second region A2. The first outer casing 21 contains recycled resin material. The second outer casing 22 does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the first outer casing 21 is made of recycled material, and the second outer casing 22 is made of non-recycled material (general material). Figure 22 In the example shown, the blank area in the outer part 20 is the first outer part 21 that constitutes the appearance of the first region A1, and the dotted area is the second outer part 22 that constitutes the appearance of the second region A2. Figure 22In the example shown, the multifunction printer 11, intermediate processing unit 210, post-processing unit 220, and intermediate folding processing unit 230 are all first processing units 30. The image reading unit 41 can also be a second processing unit 40. In particular, the first image reading unit 42 in the image reading unit can also be a second processing unit 40. The entire area of ​​the appearance of the first processing unit 30 can also be the first area A1. In addition, a continuous area of ​​the first processing unit 30 that covers more than half of the appearance can be the first area A1, and a continuous area that occupies more than 80% of the appearance can also be the first area A1.

[0239] also, Figure 22 The illustrated outer casing 20 may also have a third outer casing 23 located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. The main body of the device may also have a third processing device 50 located between the first processing device 30 and the second processing device 40. Figure 22 In the example shown, the third outer casing 23 and the third processing device 50 are... Figure 3 The same applies. Each of the outer casings of the intermediate processing unit 210, the post-processing unit 220, and the intermediate folding processing unit 230 may also have a second outer casing 22 made of non-recycled material in a portion. In this case, a structure may be adopted where the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are a first color, and the third outer casing 23 is a second color. The second color may also have a lower brightness compared to the first color. Alternatively, the first color may be, for example, white, and the second color may be, for example, black. Furthermore, at least one of the discharge trays 211, 221, 222, and 231 of each of the intermediate processing unit 210, the post-processing unit 220, and the intermediate folding processing unit 230 may also be a second color. If a second color (e.g., black) has a lower brightness compared to the first color, it is easier to visually confirm the white paper or other media M1 or media bundle discharged onto the discharge tray. In addition, at least one of the intermediate processing unit 210, the post-processing unit 220, and the intermediate folding processing unit 230 may also have a resin component 95 that does not contain recycled resin material. The resin component 95 can also be a component related to the transport of the medium M1. Furthermore, at least one of the intermediate processing device 210, the post-processing device 220, and the intermediate folding processing device 230 can have a second outer casing 22, or a third outer casing 23 located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22. Figure 22 In the device 200 shown, the multifunction printer 11 can be replaced with Figures 16 to 21 The multifunction printer 11 shown can also be replaced with Figures 9 to 14 , Figure 15 The second composite machine 111 is shown.

[0240] ·like Figure 23As shown, the device 300 may also include a composite machine 11 and a media supply device 310 for supplying media M1 to the composite machine 11. The composite machine 11, for example, is... Figure 3 The multifunction printer shown is the same. The media supply device 310 is a large-capacity type capable of holding more media sheets than the cartridge 38. The media supply device 310 includes a storage body 311 capable of storing multiple media sheets M1 in a stacked state, and casters 312. The storage body 311 includes an openable and closable cover 313 and an opening and closing lever 314. The storage body 311 may also have a grip 315 that the user can hold when opening and closing the cover 313. The cover 313 may be a rotating type that exposes the media storage section inside the storage body 311 when opened, or a sliding type that pulls the media storage section inside the storage body 311 outward (in the -X direction) together with the cover 313. The height dimension H1 of the media supply device 310 from the floor surface F may also be approximately the same as the height dimension of the N-layer (e.g., four-layer) cartridge 38 of the multifunction printer 11. The height dimension H1 is, for example, the height of the box 38, which is (N-1) layers (e.g., three layers) from the floor surface F, and is above the height of the bottom of the feed tray 39. The storage body 311 is located at the supply port 66A (see reference). Figure 4 The left surface opposite the composite machine 11 has a media supply port (not shown), wherein the supply port 66A opens on the right side surface of the composite machine 11. The media supply device 310 is connected to the composite machine 11 in such a way that it can transfer media M1 from the media supply port to the supply port 66A of the composite machine 11. The media supply device 310 feeds media M1, which are stacked and housed in the housing body 311, one sheet at a time from the topmost medium, through the supply port 66A into the first feed path T1 (see reference) within the composite machine 11. Figure 2 The medium supply device 310 may also have a device body 12 and a first outer part 21 that forms the appearance of a continuous first region A1.

[0241] Figure 23 The illustrated device 300 includes a device body 12 and an outer casing 20. The outer casing 20 is mounted on the outside of the device body 12 and constitutes the appearance of the device 300. The outer casing 20 has a first outer casing 21 constituting the appearance of a continuous first region A1 and a second outer casing 22 constituting the appearance of a continuous second region A2. The first outer casing 21 contains recycled resin material. The second outer casing 22 does not contain recycled resin material. That is, the first outer casing 21 is made of recycled material, and the second outer casing 22 is made of non-recycled material (general material). Figure 23As shown, the first region A1 of the device 300 includes the first region A1 of the composite machine 11 and the first region A1 of the media supply device 310. The first outer casing 21 of the device 300 includes the first outer casing 21 of the composite machine 11 and the first outer casing 21 of the media supply device 310. The second outer casing 22 of the device 300 and... Figure 3 The same, and is an outer part of at least a portion of the image reading device 41 (e.g., the first image reading device 42). The device 300 may also have a third outer part 23 at a position between the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22, forming the appearance of a continuous third region A3. According to this device 300, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, when the media supply device 310 is adjacent to the multifunction printer 11, since each of the first outer parts 21 is adjacent to each other, the hues of the two as the first color are the same. Additionally, in Figure 23 In the device 300 shown, the composite machine 11 can also be replaced with Figures 9 to 14 The second composite machine 111 is shown. In Figure 23 In the device 300 shown, the multifunction printer 11 can be replaced with Figures 16 to 21 The multifunction printer 11 shown can also be replaced with Figure 9 , Figure 15 The second composite machine 111 is shown.

[0242] The third processing device 50 that displays the second color can also be a printing material supply device 60. For example, the printing material cover 61 can also be a third outer part 23. The printing material cover 61 can also be of the second color. For example, the image reading device 41 (42, 43) can be a second processing device 40, and the printing material supply device 60 can be one of the third processing devices 50. In this case, the stacking device 51 can also be one of the third processing devices 50. Furthermore, the operating device 55 can be one of the second processing devices 40, or it can also be one of the third processing devices 50. The devices in the printing apparatus 31 other than the printing material supply device 60 can also be a first processing device 30 that displays the first color.

[0243] • The first processing and the second processing can also be the same processing. For example, when the processing is a media supply processing, it can be the same media supply processing, or it can be a first processing unit and a second processing unit with different media supply stages. When the device 10 is a media supply device and has M media supply devices 36 that feed media M1 from the box 38 of layer M, j media supply devices 36 from the top layer to the j-th layer can be the first processing device 30, and (Mj) media supply devices 36 from the (j+1)-th layer to the M-th layer can be the second processing device 40. In the example where M=4, it can also be set that the media supply device 36 of the first layer of the four media supply devices 36 having four boxes 38 is the first processing device 30, and the three media supply devices 36 of the second to fourth layers are the second processing device 40. Alternatively, it can be set that the media supply devices 36 of the first and second layers are the first processing device 30, and the media supply devices 36 of the third and fourth layers are the second processing device 40. Furthermore, it is also possible to configure the media supply devices 36 of the first to third layers as the first processing device 30, and the media supply device 36 of the fourth layer as the second processing device 40. In addition, in the three examples above, it is also possible to configure the media supply device 36 constituting the first processing device 30 as having the opposite structure to the media supply device 36 constituting the second processing device 40.

[0244] • The continuous first region A1 is not limited to one in the outer casing 20 of the device 10. There can be multiple continuous first regions A1 in the outer casing 20. That is, there can be multiple first outer casings 21 in the outer casing 20. In addition, the continuous first region A1 can be a region that spans multiple outer casing components, or it can be a region with only one outer casing component.

[0245] • The continuous second region A2 is not limited to one in the outer casing 20 of the device 10. There can be multiple continuous second regions A2 in the outer casing 20. That is, there can be multiple second outer casing sections 22 in the outer casing 20. Furthermore, a single second region A2 can span multiple outer casing components or can be a region with only one outer casing component.

[0246] The first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 can also be two regions A1 and A2 within a single outer casing component. For example, it can also be configured such that a single outer casing component comprises a first outer casing component made of recycled material and a second outer casing component made of non-recycled material. Such an outer casing component can be manufactured by two-color molding using recycled resin material and non-recycled resin material, or the first outer casing component and the second outer casing component can be joined together by welding or bonding.

[0247] The first outer casing 21 and the third outer casing 23 can also be two parts of a single outer casing component. For example, a single outer casing component can have a structure having a first outer casing component containing recycled resin material and a third outer casing component containing either recycled or non-recycled resin material and exhibiting a third color different from the first color of the first outer casing component. Similarly, the second outer casing 22 and the third outer casing 23 can also be two parts of a single outer casing component. For example, a single outer casing component can have a structure having a second outer casing component made of resin material that does not contain recycled resin material (non-recycled resin material) and a third outer casing component containing either recycled or non-recycled resin material and exhibiting a third color different from the first color of the second outer casing component. Such a single outer casing component can be manufactured by two-color molding or by welding or bonding the two outer casing components together. This outer casing component is assembled onto the device body 12 such that the third outer casing 23 is located between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22.

[0248] The first color is not limited to white; it can be any light color other than white. The first color can also be light gray, light blue, pale yellow, pink, light green, light yellowish-green, etc. The first color simply needs to be brighter than the second color.

[0249] The second color is not limited to black; it can be any dark color other than black. The second color can be dark gray, dark blue, dark red, or dark green. The second color simply needs to be less bright than the first color.

[0250] The print head 16 constituting the printing processing apparatus 15 is not limited to a liquid ejection head that ejects liquid. The print head 16 can be, for example, a dot-matrix print head, a thermal print head, or a laser print head that uses toner for printing.

[0251] The colors of the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 in device 10 are not limited to both being the first color; they can also be different colors. Similarly, regarding the second device 110, the colors of the first outer casing 121 and the second outer casing 122 are not limited to both being the first color; they can also be different colors. For example, the color of the first outer casing 21 can be the first color, and the color of the second outer casing 22 (e.g., a fourth color) can be a color different from both the first and second colors. The color of the second outer casing 22 can also be a color different from the first color and brighter than the second color.

[0252] While the above embodiments and modifications have suppressed the damage to appearance quality caused by differences in hue, the cause of damage to appearance quality is not limited to differences in hue. For example, depending on whether the material is recycled or non-recycled resin, the damage to the appearance quality of the device due to any one of the gloss, surface roughness, or light reflection characteristics of the outer part can also be suppressed. Moreover, it is not limited to the situation of damage to appearance quality; it can also be to make it difficult for the user to perceive differences in the feel of the outer part caused by differences between recycled and non-recycled materials. In these cases, the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22 can both be the same first color, or they can be different colors. Furthermore, although the third outer part 23 can be a color different from the colors of the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22, it can also be the same color as one of the colors of the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22. The color of the third outer part 23 can also be brighter than at least one of the colors of the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22 (e.g., a color that includes the first color). Furthermore, if any one of the gloss, surface roughness, or light reflection characteristics of the outer casing differs between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, the outer casing with any one of these characteristics falling between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 may be designated as the third outer casing 23. The same principle applies to the first outer casing 121, the second outer casing 122, and the third outer casing 123 in the second device 110.

[0253] Although the third outer casing 23 is positioned between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 located above and below it, it can also be positioned between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 located to its left and right. The third outer casing 23 can be located in the entire area between the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22, or it can be located in only a part of the entire area.

[0254] • The third outer casing 23 is not limited to the outer casing of the third processing device 50, and may also be composed of a panel or a cover.

[0255] • Alternatively, a structure can be constructed where the third outer casing 23 is not provided, and the first outer casing 21 and the second outer casing 22 are adjacent to each other. Since recycled and non-recycled materials are applied according to each consecutive region A1, A2, damage to the appearance quality caused by differences in their tones can be suppressed. In particular, if the first region A1 and the second region A2 are set according to each or more processing devices, or according to each or more outer casing components such as covers or panels, damage to the appearance quality can be suppressed even more effectively.

[0256] While the image reading device 41 in the above embodiment includes a first image reading device 42 and a second image reading device 43, it may also include only one. The image reading device 41 may be only the first image reading device 42 or only the second image reading device 43. In the former case, the second processing device 40 may also be the first image reading device 42. In the latter case, the second processing device 40 may also be the second image reading device 43.

[0257] In this embodiment, the first processing device 30 is configured as a printing device 31, and the second processing device 40 is configured as a first image reading device 42 (ADF device 44). However, this is not a limitation; the first or second processing device may be a processing device that performs other processing within the device. Other processing devices may include, for example, a first media supply device 36, an external media supply device, a conveying device, or a post-processing device. The first media supply device 36 may also be a unit with an added cartridge, a unit consisting of a cartridge, or a high-capacity paper supply unit. Although the portion of the conveying device located within the main body 12 cannot be visually confirmed due to its appearance, examples include paper jam removal processes that are visually confirmed when the user removes a paper jam. For example, the portion of the conveying mechanism exposed when the maintenance cover is opened during paper jam removal is listed as a conveying device. The post-processing device may also be a device used for purposes such as a complete binding unit, saddle stitching, or end binding.

[0258] • The opening and closing levers 65A, 66B, and 67A constituting the fourth outer casing 24 can also be made of recycled materials. In this case, the recycled material can be tinted to a third color (e.g., gray), or it can be set to a color that does not require tinting. As a color that does not require tinting, it can also be a color that has a practical effect as the color of the outer casing component made of recycled materials (e.g., white) or a dark color (e.g., black).

[0259] • The actuator that specifies the ejection method of the printhead 16 can also be a piezoelectric actuator (layered piezoelectric element and thin film piezoelectric element), a thermal actuator using an electrothermal conversion element such as a heating resistor, or an electrostatic actuator consisting of a vibrating plate and a counter electrode.

[0260] • Medium M1 is not limited to paper such as rolls or sheets of paper; it can also be envelopes, cardboard, labels, etc. Furthermore, medium M1 is not limited to paper; it can also be cloth, synthetic resin films, laminated media, foil, clothing, etc.

[0261] • The printing device 31 is not limited to a line printer or a serial printer, but can also be a landscape printer.

[0262] • The image reading device 41 may also be a first image reading device 42 without a paper feeding method. The image reading device 41 may also be a second image reading device 43 without a flatbed method.

[0263] • The apparatus 10 (first apparatus 10) is not limited to the multifunction printer 11, and may also be a printing apparatus that does not have an image reading device. The apparatus 10 may also be an image reading device. The apparatus may also be other media processing apparatus that processes the media.

[0264] • The device is not limited to a media processing device that processes media. It can also be a processing device that processes objects other than media. For example, the device can be an audio device such as a speaker, a cooking device such as a microwave oven that uses food ingredients to cook, or a household appliance such as a refrigerator or washing machine. It can also be a display device such as a television or monitor that has an organic EL display panel or a liquid crystal display panel.

[0265] definition As used in this specification, the term "at least one" means "more than one" of the desired options. As an example, "at least one" as used in this specification means, if the number of options is two, "only one option" or "both of the two options." As another example, "at least one" as used in this specification means, if the number of options is three or more, "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options."

[0266] Technical ideas Hereinafter, the technical ideas and effects of the described embodiments and their modifications will be described together.

[0267] [1] The device comprises: a device body; an outer part which is mounted on the outside of the device body and constitutes the appearance of the device, the outer part having: a first outer part which constitutes the appearance of a continuous first region; a second outer part which constitutes the appearance of a continuous second region, the first outer part comprising recycled resin material, and the second outer part not comprising the recycled resin material.

[0268] According to this structure, when it is desired to use a mixture of recycled and non-recycled resin materials to form the outer casing, the type of recycled or non-recycled resin material is changed for each consecutive area on the first and second outer casings. Therefore, depending on whether it is a recycled or non-recycled resin material, even if there are differences in appearance such as different color tones between the first and second outer casings, damage to the aesthetics of the device's outer casing can be suppressed. Thus, it is possible to increase the utilization rate of recycled resin materials in the device while suppressing damage to its aesthetics.

[0269] [2] In the device described in [1] above, the device body may also be configured to include: a first processing device that performs a first processing; and a second processing device that performs a second processing, wherein the first outer part constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the first processing device, and the second outer part constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the second processing device. According to this structure, when the device is formed by a collection of multiple processing devices, by dividing the area according to each device, it is possible to suppress the reduction in aesthetics.

[0270] [3] In the apparatus described in [1] or [2] above, the first processing device may be a printing device that performs printing on the medium as the first processing, and the second processing device may be an image reading device that reads an image of the medium as the second processing. According to this structure, in the multifunction printer, by separating recycled and non-recycled materials in the printing device portion and the image reading device portion, it is possible to suppress the reduction in aesthetics.

[0271] [4] In any of the devices described in [1] to [3] above, the outer casing may also be configured such that the outer casing has a third outer casing located between the first outer casing and the second outer casing, the first outer casing and the second outer casing are of a first color, and the third outer casing is of a second color different from the first color. According to this structure, when the colors of the first outer casing and the second outer casing are the same, if the first region and the second region are adjacent, the difference in hue can be easily visually confirmed. By placing the third outer casing, which presents a second color different from the first color, between the first outer casing and the second outer casing, the difference in hue can be made difficult to visually confirm, thereby suppressing the reduction in the aesthetics of the device.

[0272] [5] In any of the devices described in [1] to [4] above, the device body may also be configured such that a third processing device is located between the first processing device and the second processing device, and the third outer part constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the third processing device. According to this structure, when a device is constructed as an assembly of multiple processing devices, by dividing the area according to each device, it is possible to suppress the reduction of aesthetics.

[0273] [6] In any of the devices described in [1] to [5] above, the third processing device may also be configured as a stacking device for stacking a medium as a third processing step, and the second color has a lower brightness compared to the first color. According to this structure, by sandwiching the stacking device between the first processing device and the second processing device, the reduction in the aesthetics of the device can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the third outer part, which constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the stacking device, is a color with lower brightness, the visual visibility of the medium, which is usually white, can be improved. In addition, the lower the brightness of the second color presented by the third outer part, the less noticeable the color difference caused by the resin materials of the first and second outer parts, which are the same color on both sides, namely recycled resin material and non-recycled resin material, can be. Therefore, the reduction in the aesthetics of the device can be suppressed more effectively.

[0274] [7] In any of the devices described in [1] to [6] above, the outer casing may also be configured such that the outer casing has a fourth outer casing, the first outer casing and the second outer casing are of a first color, the fourth outer casing is of a third color different from the first color, and the fourth outer casing does not contain the recycled resin material. According to this structure, by making the fourth outer casing, whose color is different from the first color which is the color of the first outer casing and the second outer casing, a non-recycled material, it is possible to suppress the color matching cost of the third color required to suppress the difference in hue when the fourth outer casing is changed to a recycled resin material.

[0275] [8] In any of the devices described in [1] to [7] above, the device body may also be configured such that the resin component does not contain the recycled resin material. According to this configuration, recycled resin material is not used for resin components constituting the device body that are concerned about their function being affected by factors such as strength and expansion rate. Therefore, the proportion of recycled resin material can be increased while suppressing a decrease in the device's function.

[0276] [9] In the apparatus described in [8] above, the resin component may also be configured to be a component related to the transport of the medium. According to this configuration, the transport of the medium generally requires precision (suppression of overlapping transport, non-feeding, oblique transport, deviations in transport timing, etc.). Therefore, by making the resin component related to transport a non-recycled material, it is possible to increase the recycled material ratio of the resin material while more effectively suppressing the reduction in function.

[0277]

[10] In any of the devices described in [1] to [9] above, the first outer part may have a first outer component and a second outer component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first outer component can be assembled onto a second device. The second device has a third outer component to replace the second outer component, and the third outer component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the vertical positions of the first and third outer components differ. According to this structure, when a portion of the components of the first device are transferred to the second device, it is possible to prevent any compromise to the aesthetics of the second device.

[0278]

[11] In any of the devices described in [1] to

[10] above, the first outer part may have a first outer component and a second outer component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first outer component can be assembled onto a second device. The second device has a third outer component to replace the second outer component, and the third outer component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the positions of the first and third outer components differ in the direction intersecting the vertical. According to this structure, when a portion of the components of the first device are transferred to the second device, it is possible to prevent any compromise to the aesthetics of the second device.

[0279]

[12] In any of the devices described in [1] to

[11] above, the first outer part may have a first outer component and a second outer component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first outer component can be fitted onto a second device. The second device has a third outer component to replace the second outer component. The third outer component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the third outer component is located at a corner. According to this structure, when a portion of the components is repurposed for the second device, the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device can be improved by using non-recycled material (general material) at the corner of the relatively small second device while suppressing any damage to the aesthetics of the second device.

[0280]

[13] In any of the devices described in [1] to

[12] above, the first outer part may have a first outer component and a second outer component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first outer component can be mounted on a second device. The second device has a third outer component to replace the second outer component. The third outer component does not contain the recycled resin material. The front surface of the second device is formed by the first outer component. According to this structure, when some components are transferred to the second device, it is possible to prevent damage to the aesthetics of the front surface of the second device.

[0281]

[14] In any of the devices described in [1] to

[13] above, the first outer part may have a first outer component and a second outer component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first outer component can be mounted on a second device. The second device has a third outer component to replace the second outer component. The third outer component does not contain the recycled resin material. The area of ​​the first outer component is more than half of the area of ​​the first surface of the second device. According to this structure, when a portion of the component is transferred to the second device, the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device, which is the destination model for the transfer, can be increased while suppressing damage to the aesthetics of the first surface of the second device.

[0282]

[15] The device is an apparatus capable of assembling a first outer component comprising a portion of the appearance of a continuous first region constituting a first device and containing recycled resin material, and comprises: a device body; an outer component mounted on the outside of the device body and constituting the appearance of the device, the outer component having: the first outer component; and a third outer component replacing the second outer component comprising a portion of the appearance of the first region constituting the first device and containing the recycled resin material, the third outer component not containing the recycled resin material, and the device satisfies any one of the following conditions (a) to (e), wherein conditions (a) to (e) are: (a) The vertical positions of the first external component and the third external component are different; (b) The positions of the first outer component and the third outer component in the direction intersecting the vertical direction are different; (c) The third external component is located at the corner; (d) The front is formed through the first outer component; (e) Of the area of ​​the first surface, the area of ​​the first external component is more than half.

[0283] According to this structure, when a portion of the components is transferred from the first device to the second device, the utilization rate of recycled materials in the second device, which is the destination model for the transfer, can be increased while suppressing any damage to the aesthetics of the second device.

[0284] Symbol Explanation 10… Device (First Device); 11… Laminating Machine (First Laminating Machine); 12… Device Body; 13… Frame Structure; 14… Conveying Device; 15… Printing Processing Device; 16… Print Head; 17… Nozzle; 18… Holding Part; 20… Outer Part; 20A… Front; 20B… Right Side; 20C… Left Side; 20D… Back; 21… First Outer Part; 22… Second Outer Part; 23… Third Outer Part; 24… Fourth Outer Part; 28… Casters; 30… First Processing Device; 31… Printing Device; 32… Media Supply Device; 35… Media Discharge Device; 36… First Media Supply Device, 37… Second Media Supply Device, 38… Box; 38A… Handle; 38B… Front Wall; 38C… Extension Extension; 38D…Hole; 39…Feed tray; 39A…Opening / closing lever; 39E…Edge guide; 40…Second processing unit; 41…Image reading device; 42…First image reading device; 43…Second image reading device; 44…Automatic document feeder (ADF device); 44A…Document cover; 44B…Document tray; 44C…Document stacker; 44D…Maintenance cover; 44E…Edge guide; 44F…Opening / closing lever; 45…Document table; 50…Third processing unit; 51…Stacking device; 52…Stacking table; 53…Discharge plate; 54…Back plate; 55…Operating device; 56…Operating section; 57…Display device; 60…Printing material supply device; 61…Printing material cover; 61A…Window ; 62…Main body cover; 63…Side edge; 64…Side edge; 65…First maintenance cover; 65A…Opening / closing lever; 66…Second maintenance cover; 66A…Feed port; 66B…Opening / closing lever; 67…Third maintenance cover; 67A…Opening / closing lever; 68A…Panel; 68B…Panel; 69A…Panel; 69B…Panel; 71…Feed roller; 72…Separation roller pair; 73…Spring; 74…Hopper; 75…Conveying roller pair; 76…Feed roller pair; 77…Conveying roller pair; 78…Conveying roller pair; 79…Media support; 79A…Roller; 79B…Conveyor belt; 80…Interface device; 80A…Housing; 81…Communication connector; 82…Power connector; 83…Discharge tray; 83A…Opening / closing lever; 84… Protective cover; 84A… Opening / closing lever; 85… Panel; 86… Rear panel; 87… Panel; 87A… Pocket; 88… Panel; 90… Panel; 90A… Ventilation section; 91… Panel; 93… Storage section; 93A… Placement section; 93B… Side wall; 94… First edge guide; 94A… Operating section; 95… Resin component; 96… Second edge guide; 97… Linkage mechanism; 100… Control section; 101… First outer component; 102… Second outer component; 103… Third outer component; 110… Second device; 111… Second laminating machine; 112… Device body; 120… Outer part; 121… First outer part; 122… Second outer part; 123… Third outer part; 124… Fourth outer part;130…First processing device; 140…Second processing device; 150…Third processing device; 200…Device; 210…Intermediate processing device; 211…Discharge tray; 220…Post-processing device; 221…Discharge tray; 222…Discharge tray; 230…Intermediate folding processing device; 231…Discharge tray; 300…Device; 310…Media supply device; 311…Storage body; 312…Cast; 313…Cover; 314…Opening / closing lever; 315…Holding part; M1…Media; M2…Media; F1…Conveying direction; T…Conveying path; T1…First conveying path; T2…Second conveying path; T3…Conveying path; T4…Turning path; T5…Tilting path; T6…First discharge path; T7…Second discharge path; T8…Third discharge path; MA…Media discharge space; IC…Liquid box; A1…First area; A2…Second area; A3…Third area; A10…First area; A20…Second area; A30…Third area; F…Floor surface; X…Depth direction (width direction of medium); Y…Width direction; Z…Vertical direction.

Claims

1. An apparatus, characterized in that, have: Main body of the device; The outer casing, which is mounted on the outside of the main body of the device, constitutes the appearance of the device. The outer casing has: The first outer part, which constitutes the appearance of a continuous first area; The second exterior section, which constitutes the appearance of the continuous second area. The first outer casing comprises recycled resin material. The second outer casing does not contain the recycled resin material.

2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The device body has: A first processing device, which performs a first processing; The second processing device performs the second processing. The first outer casing constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the first processing device. The second outer casing constitutes at least a portion of the appearance of the second processing device.

3. The apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first processing apparatus is a printing apparatus that performs printing on a medium as the first processing, and The second processing device is an image reading device that reads an image of a medium as part of the second processing.

4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing has a third outer casing located between the first outer casing and the second outer casing, wherein the first outer casing and the second outer casing are of a first color. The third outer part is a second color, which is different from the first color.

5. The apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The main body of the device has a third processing unit, which is located between the first processing unit and the second processing unit. The third external component constitutes at least a part of the appearance of the third processing device.

6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The third processing device is a loading device that loads the medium as a third process, and The second color has a lower brightness compared to the first color.

7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing has a fourth outer casing. The first outer casing and the second outer casing are of the first color. The fourth outer part is a third color, different from the first color. The fourth outer casing does not contain the recycled resin material.

8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the device has resin components. The resin component does not contain the recycled resin material.

9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The resin component is a component related to the transport of the medium.

10. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first outer casing has a first outer casing component and a second outer casing component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first external component can be mounted on a second device, the second device having a third external component to replace the second external component. The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the vertical positions of the first outer component and the third outer component are different.

11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first outer casing has a first outer casing component and a second outer casing component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first external component can be mounted on a second device, the second device having a third external component to replace the second external component. The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the positions of the first outer component and the third outer component in the direction intersecting the vertical direction are different.

12. The apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first outer casing has a first outer casing component and a second outer casing component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first external component can be mounted on a second device, the second device having a third external component to replace the second external component. The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the second device, the third external component is located at the corner.

13. The apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first outer casing has a first outer casing component and a second outer casing component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first external component can be mounted on a second device, the second device having a third external component to replace the second external component. The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. The front of the second device is formed by the first outer component.

14. The apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first outer casing has a first outer casing component and a second outer casing component. When the device is configured as a first device, the first external component can be mounted on a second device, the second device having a third external component to replace the second external component. The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. In the area of ​​the first surface of the second device, the area of ​​the first external component is more than half.

15. An apparatus, characterized in that, It is capable of assembling a first outer component, which forms part of the appearance of a continuous first region of the first device and comprises recycled resin material, wherein, The device includes: Main body of the device; The external fittings are mounted on the outside of the main body of the device and constitute the appearance of the device. The outer casing has: The first external component; A third outer component, which replaces a portion of the appearance of the first region constituting the first device and comprises the second outer component of the recycled resin material, The third external component does not contain the recycled resin material. The device satisfies any one of the following conditions (a) to (e). The conditions (a) to (e) are: (a) The vertical positions of the first external component and the third external component are different; (b) The positions of the first outer component and the third outer component in the direction intersecting the vertical direction are different; (c) The third external component is located at the corner; (d) The front is formed through the first outer component. (e) Of the area of ​​the first surface, the area of ​​the first external component is more than half.

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