Post-processing device and recording system

Abstract

To provide a post-processing device and a recording system that enable post-processing to be suitably performed without replacing the post-processing device when a recording device is replaced with another one of a different recording system.SOLUTION: A controller obtains as information on a recording device: first information that can identify the recording system of the recording device to be an inkjet system; and second information that can identify the recording system of the recording device to be a laser system. The controller performs control on at least the post-processing based on whether the first information has been obtained or the second information has been obtained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a post-processing device and a recording system configured to perform post-processing on a medium recorded by a recording device.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses, as an example of a recording system, a recording device that records on a medium and a post-processing device that performs post-processing on the medium recorded by the recording device. An inkjet recording device that records on a medium using ink tends to contain more moisture in the medium after recording than a laser recording device. Such a post-processing device performs specific control suitable for an inkjet recording device in order to solve problems that are unlikely to occur in a laser recording device. For example, the post-processing device controls the operation of paddles for aligning the medium according to the number of media stacked on a processing tray for performing post-processing. Thereby, even if the medium after recording by the inkjet recording device contains a large amount of moisture, the alignment of the medium can be improved.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in such a post-processing device and a recording system, when replacing the recording device with a different recording method, the post-processing device also had to be replaced so as to correspond to the recording method of the recording device. As a result, the user had a working burden and a cost burden, and the manufacturer also had to manufacture and manage different post-processing devices corresponding to the recording method.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The post-processing device for solving the above problems includes a receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, and a control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing. The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired.

[0006] The recording system for solving the above problems includes a recording device configured to record on a medium, and a post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device. The post-processing device has a receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, and a control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing. The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] [Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a recording system including a post-processing device will be described. The recording system performs, for example, a recording operation of recording on a medium and a post-processing operation of performing post-processing on the recorded medium.

[0009] <Recording System> As shown in FIG. 1, the recording system 11 includes a recording device 13 that records on a medium 12. The recording system 11 includes a post-processing device 14. The post-processing device 14 performs post-processing on the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13. The recording system 11 may include an intermediate device 15. The intermediate device 15 is disposed between the recording device 13 and the post-processing device 14. The intermediate device 15 conveys the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14.

[0010] The recording system 11 includes a conveyance path 16. The conveyance path 16 is a path that continues from the recording device 13 through the intermediate device 15 to the inside of the post-processing device 14. The recording system 11 includes a plurality of pairs of conveyance rollers. The plurality of pairs of conveyance rollers convey the medium 12 along the conveyance path 16. At least one or more pairs of conveyance rollers are provided, for example, in each of the recording device 13, the intermediate device 15, and the post-processing device 14. In the present embodiment, the direction in which the axis of the pair of conveyance rollers extends is referred to as the axial direction X.

[0011] <Recording device> The recording device 13 is configured to perform recording on the medium 12. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment is an inkjet printer that records an image by discharging ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto the medium 12. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment may be a laser printer that records an image by attaching toner using laser light. That is, the recording device 13 may be either an inkjet type or a laser type in terms of the recording method. The image is formed by the liquid attached to the medium 12. The image includes, for example, photographs, patterns, characters, symbols, marks, lines, and tables.

[0012] The recording device 13 includes a cassette 20. The cassette 20 stores the media 12 in a stacked state. The cassette 20 is detachably provided in the recording device 13. A plurality of cassettes 20 may be provided.

[0013] The recording device 13 includes a paper feeding mechanism 21. The paper feeding mechanism 21 is configured to feed the medium 12 to the recording unit 27. The paper feeding mechanism 21 sends out the medium 12 stored in the cassette 20 to the conveyance path 16. The paper feeding mechanism 21 may include a pickup roller 22 and a separation roller 23. The pickup roller 22 sends out the uppermost medium 12 among the media 12 stored in the cassette 20. The separation roller 23 separates the media 12 sent out by the pickup roller 22 one by one.

[0014] The recording device 13 includes a first conveyance mechanism 24. The first conveyance mechanism 24 conveys the medium 12 fed by the paper feeding mechanism 21 along the conveyance path 16. The first conveyance mechanism 24 is configured to convey the medium 12 recorded by the recording unit 27. In the present embodiment, the first conveyance mechanism 24 corresponds to an example of a recording conveyance mechanism. The first conveyance mechanism 24 includes a plurality of first conveyance roller pairs 25. The plurality of first conveyance roller pairs 25 are conveyance roller pairs provided in the recording device 13. The plurality of first conveyance roller pairs 25 are arranged along the conveyance path 16. In FIG. 1, one of the plurality of first conveyance roller pairs 25 is typically illustrated. The plurality of first conveyance roller pairs 25 convey the medium 12 sent out from the cassette 20 along the conveyance path 16 in the recording device 13.

[0015] The recording device 13 includes a support portion 26. The support portion 26 is provided at a position along the conveyance path 16. The support portion 26 supports the medium 12. The recording device 13 includes a recording unit 27. The recording unit 27 is configured to perform recording on the medium 12. The recording unit 27 is provided at a position facing the support portion 26 with the conveyance path 16 interposed therebetween. The recording unit 27 includes a liquid ejection head 28. The liquid ejection head 28 includes a plurality of nozzles 29 that eject liquid. The liquid ejection head 28 performs recording on the medium 12 by ejecting liquid from the nozzles 29 toward the medium 12 supported by the support portion 26.

[0016] The liquid ejection head 28 of the present embodiment is, for example, a line head including a large number of nozzles 29 arranged at a constant pitch in the axial direction X and capable of ejecting liquid simultaneously over the width of the medium 12. Note that the liquid ejection head 28 may be a serial head mounted on a carriage that moves in the axial direction X and the opposite direction and ejects liquid while moving together with the carriage.

[0017] The recording device 13 includes a placement tray 30. The medium 12 discharged from the inside of the recording device 13 is placed on the placement tray 30. The recording device 13 includes, as part of the conveyance path 16, a first discharge path 31, a switchback path 32, a reversal path 33, and a second discharge path 34. The first discharge path 31 is a path through which the medium 12 is discharged. The medium 12 discharged from the first discharge path 31 is placed on the placement tray 30. The switchback path 32 is a path through which the medium 12 is switchback conveyed. The reversal path 33 is a path through which the front and back of the medium 12 are reversed. The second discharge path 34 is a path through which the medium 12 is discharged. The medium 12 discharged from the second discharge path 34 is carried out to the intermediate device 15. Thus, the medium 12 recorded by the liquid ejection head 28 is discharged to the placement tray 30 through the first discharge path 31, or carried out toward the intermediate device 15 through the second discharge path 34.

[0018] When double-sided recording is executed, the medium 12 recorded on one side is conveyed to the switchback path 32 and then switchbacked in the switchback path 32. As a result, the medium 12 recorded on one side is conveyed from the switchback path 32 to the reversal path 33. The medium 12 reversed in the reversal path 33 is conveyed to the liquid ejection head 28 again and then recorded by the liquid ejection head 28 on the side opposite to the side that has already been recorded. In this way, the recording device 13 executes double-sided recording on the medium 12.

[0019] The recording device 13 includes a recording control unit 35. The recording control unit 35 may comprehensively control the driving of each mechanism in the recording device 13 and control various operations executed by the recording device 13. The recording control unit 35 may include one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program, one or more dedicated hardware circuits such as an application-specific integrated circuit that executes at least a part of the various processes, or a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memories such as a RAM and a ROM, and the memories store program codes or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, that is, the computer-readable medium, includes any readable medium accessible by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0020] The recording control unit 35 can communicate with the intermediate device 15 via a communication unit (not shown). The recording control unit 35 can communicate with the post-processing device 14 via a communication unit (not shown). In the present embodiment, when an instruction for recording with post-processing is input, the recording control unit 35 can transmit information regarding the post-processing to the post-processing device 14. The information regarding the post-processing includes the number of processing sheets for performing the post-processing. The number of processing sheets is the number of sheets in a unit for performing the post-processing. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the recording control unit 35 can transmit recording density information capable of specifying the recording density on the medium 12 to the post-processing device 14 when an instruction for recording with post-processing is input. The recording density is the ratio of the area for recording an image to the area of the medium 12. In other words, the recording density is the ratio of the number of dots of the liquid actually driven into the medium 12 to the maximum number of dots of the liquid that can be driven into the medium 12. Thus, the recording control unit 35 is configured to perform at least control related to recording on the medium 12.

[0021] <Intermediate device> The intermediate device 15 is a device that discharges the recorded medium 12 carried in from the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14. The intermediate device 15 may include a reversing processing unit 40. The reversing processing unit 40 reverses the carried-in medium 12.

[0022] The inversion processing unit 40 may include, as part of the conveyance path 16, a first introduction path 41, a first switchback path 42, a second switchback path 43, a first merging path 44, a second merging path 45, and a derivation path 46.

[0023] The inversion processing unit 40 may include a plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47. The plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 are conveyance roller pairs provided in the intermediate device 15. The plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 are arranged along the conveyance path 16. In FIG. 1, one of the plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 is typically illustrated.

[0024] The inversion processing unit 40 may include a first flap 48. The first flap 48 guides the medium 12 to either one of the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43 at a branch point where the first introduction path 41 branches into the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43. Thus, the first flap 48 switches the conveyance destination of the medium 12 conveyed from the first introduction path 41 between the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43.

[0025] The medium 12 conveyed to the first switchback path 42 is switchbacked in the first switchback path 42, inverted in the first merging path 44, and then conveyed to the derivation path 46. On the other hand, the medium 12 conveyed from the first introduction path 41 to the second switchback path 43 is switchbacked in the second switchback path 43, inverted in the second merging path 45, and then conveyed to the derivation path 46. The intermediate device 15 can, for example, alternately introduce the medium 12 into the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43.

[0026] <Post-processing device> The post-processing device 14 is a device that performs post-processing on the medium 12 after recording, which has been carried in from the intermediate device 15. That is, the post-processing device 14 is configured to be able to receive the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13 and perform post-processing on the received medium 12.

[0027] The post-processing device 14 includes a receiving unit 50. The receiving unit 50 is provided in the transport path 16. The receiving unit 50 is configured to receive the medium 12 carried in from the intermediate device 15. Thus, the receiving unit 50 can receive the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13.

[0028] The post-processing device 14 may include a second introduction path 51, a first transport path 52, a second transport path 53, and a merging path 54 as part of the transport path 16. The second introduction path 51, the first transport path 52, the second transport path 53, and the merging path 54 are paths configured to transport the medium 12 before post-processing. The second introduction path 51 is a path configured to transport the medium 12 received from the receiving unit 50. The first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53 are paths that branch from the second introduction path 51. The first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53 are paths configured to transport the medium 12 from the second introduction path 51. The first transport path 52 has a longer path length than the second transport path 53. The merging path 54 is a path where the first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53 merge. The merging path 54 is a path configured to transport the medium 12 from the first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53.

[0029] The post-processing device 14 includes a second transport mechanism 55. The second transport mechanism 55 is configured to transport the medium 12 after recording received by the receiving unit 50. In the present embodiment, the second transport mechanism 55 corresponds to an example of a post-processing transport mechanism. The second transport mechanism 55 may include a plurality of third transport roller pairs 56. The plurality of third transport roller pairs 56 are transport roller pairs provided in the post-processing device 14. The plurality of third transport roller pairs 56 are arranged along the transport path 16. In FIG. 1, one of the plurality of third transport roller pairs 56 is typically illustrated.

[0030] The second transport mechanism 55 may include a second flap 57. The second flap 57 guides the medium 12 to either one of the first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53 at a branch point where the second introduction path 51 branches into the first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53. In this way, the second flap 57 switches the transport destination of the medium 12 transported from the second introduction path 51 between the first transport path 52 and the second transport path 53.

[0031] In this way, the medium 12 received by the receiving portion 50 may be transported through the second introduction path 51, the first transport path 52, and the merging path 54, or through the second introduction path 51, the second transport path 53, and the merging path 54. The first transport path 52 has a longer path length than the second transport path 53. For this reason, when the medium 12 is transported through the first transport path 52, the transport time for transporting the medium 12 inside the post-treatment device 14 is longer than when the medium 12 is transported through the second transport path 53. Thereby, the drying time of the medium 12 can be ensured.

[0032] In the present embodiment, the post-treatment device 14 transports the medium 12 at a predetermined transport speed in the transport path 16 inside the post-treatment device 14. The post-treatment device 14 can stop the transport of the medium 12 in the transport path 16 inside the post-treatment device 14 for a predetermined time and make the medium 12 wait. In this way, the transport path 16 inside the post-treatment device 14 is configured to make the medium 12 before the post-treatment wait. Thereby, the drying time of the medium 12 can be ensured. In the present embodiment, the transport path 16 inside the post-treatment device 14 corresponds to an example of a waiting portion.

[0033] The post-processing device 14 includes a drying mechanism 58. The drying mechanism 58 may be provided at a position along the first conveyance path 52. The drying mechanism 58 dries the medium 12 conveyed through the first conveyance path 52. The drying mechanism 58 can dry the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68. The drying mechanism 58 is not provided at a position along the second conveyance path 53 and does not have to dry the medium 12 conveyed through the second conveyance path 53. Thus, when the medium 12 is conveyed through the first conveyance path 52, the drying mechanism 58 can dry the medium 12 more than when the medium 12 is conveyed through the second conveyance path 53.

[0034] The second conveyance mechanism 55 may include a fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59. The fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59 is a pair of conveyance rollers provided in the post-processing device 14. The fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59 is provided at the end of the conveyance path 16.

[0035] The post-processing device 14 includes a sensor 60 disposed downstream of the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59 in the conveyance path 16. The sensor 60 detects the leading end and the trailing end of the loaded medium 12. In the present embodiment, when the trailing end of the medium 12 passes through the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59, the medium 12 drops from the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59.

[0036] <Details of the Post-Processing Device> As shown in FIG. 2, the post-processing device 14 may include a processing tray 61. The processing tray 61 is a tray on which the medium 12 conveyed by the plurality of third pairs of conveyance rollers 56 and the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59 is loaded. That is, the processing tray 61 is a tray on which the recorded medium 12 is loaded. Further, the processing tray 61 can load the medium 12 on which post-processing is to be performed.

[0037] The processing tray 61 is located below the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59. Therefore, the processing tray 61 receives the medium 12 that drops from the fourth pair of conveyance rollers 59. Thereby, the medium 12 is loaded on the processing tray 61. At this time, the medium 12 may be loaded on the processing tray 61 such that the leading end of the medium 12 protrudes from the processing tray 61.

[0038] The processing tray 61 includes a loading surface 62 on which the medium 12 is loaded, and an abutting surface 63 against which the rear end of the loaded medium 12 abuts. The loading surface 62 is continuous with the abutting surface 63. The loading surface 62 has a first end 64 that is an end continuous with the abutting surface 63, and a second end 65 opposite to the first end 64. The loading surface 62 is inclined so as to extend upward from the first end 64 toward the second end 65. That is, the first end 64 is located below the second end 65.

[0039] The abutting surface 63 is a surface against which the rear end of the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 abuts. In the present embodiment, since the loading surface 62 is inclined so as to extend upward from the first end 64 to the second end 65, the medium 12 loaded on the loading surface 62 tends to slide toward the abutting surface 63 due to the action of gravity. Therefore, the rear end of the medium 12 easily abuts against the abutting surface 63. When the rear end of the medium 12 abuts against the abutting surface 63, the rear end of the medium 12 is aligned with respect to the abutting surface 63. When the sizes of the plurality of loaded media 12 are the same, the front ends of the media 12 are aligned by aligning the rear ends of the media 12. Thereby, the front end and the rear end of the medium 12 are aligned.

[0040] In the present embodiment, the processing tray 61 includes a pair of edge guides 66 arranged in the axial direction X. The pair of edge guides 66 are configured to move in the axial direction X and the direction opposite thereto. The pair of edge guides 66 can widen or narrow the interval therebetween by moving. The pair of edge guides 66 align the medium 12 by contacting both side ends of the medium 12 loaded on the loading surface 62. The side ends of the medium 12 are two ends of the rectangular medium 12 excluding the front end and the rear end. By the abutting surface 63 and the pair of edge guides 66 contacting the medium 12, the front end, the rear end, and the side ends of the medium 12 are aligned. As a result, the medium 12 is aligned.

[0041] The post-treatment device 14 may include a paddle 67. The paddle 67 is located, for example, above the processing tray 61. The paddle 67 includes a rotating body 67A, blades 67B, and a rotating shaft 67C. The rotating body 67A is supported by the rotating shaft 67C. The rotating body 67A rotates about the rotating shaft 67C. The rotating shaft 67C extends in the axial direction X. The blades 67B extend outward from the rotating body 67A. One or more blades 67B are provided. In this embodiment, three blades 67B are provided. The blades 67B are made of a material having elasticity such as rubber or elastomer, for example. The blades 67B are provided in a plate shape, for example.

[0042] The tip of the blade 67B contacts the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. When the rotating body 67A rotates with the tip of the blade 67B in contact with the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61, the blade 67B bends. Due to the reaction force of this bending, a frictional force is generated between the tip of the blade 67B and the medium 12.

[0043] The paddle 67 draws the medium 12 into the processing tray 61 by the frictional force between the tip of the blade 67B and the medium 12. That is, the paddle 67 rotates so as to send the medium 12 toward the abutting surface 63. Therefore, the paddle 67 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 2. In this way, the paddle 67 is a drawing member that contacts the medium 12 on the processing tray 61 by rotating and draws the medium 12 into the processing tray 61.

[0044] In this way, in this embodiment, the paddle 67 corresponds to an example of a rotary conveyance unit configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by rotating while in contact with the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0045] The post-processing device 14 includes a post-processing unit 68. The post-processing unit 68 is configured to perform post-processing on the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. That is, the post-processing unit 68 is configured to perform post-processing on the medium 12 received by the receiving unit 50. The post-processing is, for example, a binding process for binding a plurality of media 12, but in addition to the binding process, it may also be a punching process, a folding process, an alignment process, a shift process, a stacking process, etc. The punching process is a process of punching one or more media 12. The folding process is a process of folding the medium 12. The alignment process is a process of aligning the ends of the medium 12. The shift process is a process of discharging the medium 12 by shifting the position of each part. The stacking process is a process of discharging the medium 12 without shifting the position in unit parts. The post-processing unit 68 is, for example, a binding mechanism for performing a binding process, but in addition to the binding mechanism, it may also be a punching mechanism, a folding mechanism, a side cursor mechanism, etc. The side cursor mechanism is a mechanism for aligning with respect to the width direction of the medium 12. Thus, the post-processing unit 68 may be able to perform a binding process for binding a plurality of media 12 as post-processing. The post-processing unit 68 may be able to perform a punching process for punching one or more media 12 as the post-processing.

[0046] The post-processing device 14 may include a blowing unit 69. The blowing unit 69 is provided above the processing tray 61. The blowing unit 69 is provided so as to face the loading surface 62 of the processing tray 61. The blowing unit 69 can blow air to the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. Thus, the blowing unit 69 is configured to blow air from above the processing tray 61 toward the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0047] The post-treatment device 14 may include a discharge unit 70. The discharge unit 70 includes, for example, a drive roller 71 and a driven roller 72. The drive roller 71 contacts the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 from below. The driven roller 72 is located above the drive roller 71. In this embodiment, the driven roller 72 is configured to be movable. The driven roller 72 approaches or separates from the drive roller 71. When the driven roller 72 approaches the drive roller 71, it contacts the medium 12. At this time, the driven roller 72 contacts the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 from above.

[0048] The discharge unit 70 discharges the medium 12 by rotating the drive roller 71 with the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 sandwiched between the drive roller 71 and the driven roller 72. In this way, the discharge unit 70 discharges the post-treated medium 12 from the processing tray 61.

[0049] The post-treatment device 14 may further include a guide portion 73, a pair of support members 74, and a discharge stacker 75. The guide portion 73 is provided, for example, in a plate shape. The guide portion 73 suppresses the upward displacement of the medium 12 by contacting the medium 12 discharged by the discharge unit 70.

[0050] The pair of support members 74 are located below the guide portion 73. The pair of support members 74 are arranged in the axial direction X. The pair of support members 74 temporarily support the medium 12 discharged by the discharge portion 70. The pair of support members 74 support the medium 12 by contacting the side end portions of the medium 12. The pair of support members 74 are configured to be movable in the axial direction X and the opposite direction thereof. That is, the pair of support members 74 can widen or narrow the interval therebetween. The pair of support members 74 support the side end portions of the medium 12 by adjusting the interval to the width of the medium 12. The pair of support members 74 drop the supported medium 12 by widening the interval while supporting the medium 12. Note that the pair of support members 74 may support the leading end of the medium 12 not only when the medium 12 is discharged from the processing tray 61 by the discharge portion 70, but also when the medium 12 drops from the fourth conveyance roller pair 59 to the processing tray 61.

[0051] The discharge stacker 75 is located below the pair of support members 74. The medium 12 falling from the pair of support members 74 is placed on the discharge stacker 75. The discharge stacker 75 may move up and down according to the amount of the medium 12 to be loaded. In the present embodiment, the pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75 correspond to an example of a placement portion on which the medium 12 after post-processing can be placed.

[0052] The post-processing device 14 includes a post-processing control unit 76. The post-processing control unit 76 may comprehensively control the driving of each mechanism in the post-processing device 14 and control various operations executed by the post-processing device 14. The post-processing control unit 76 may include one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program, one or more dedicated hardware circuits such as an application-specific integrated circuit that executes at least a part of the various processes, or a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memories such as a RAM and a ROM, and the memories store program codes or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, that is, the computer-readable medium, includes any readable medium accessible by a general-purpose or dedicated computer. The post-processing control unit 76 can communicate with the recording device 13 via a communication unit (not shown). Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 is configured to perform at least control related to post-processing. The post-processing control unit 76 of the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a control unit.

[0053] In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on, the post-processing control unit 76 receives, from the recording device 13, information that can identify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. Thereby, the post-processing control unit 76 can identify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0054] <Setting Information Table> As shown in FIG. 3, the post-processing control unit 76 stores a setting information table ST in the memory. The setting information table ST is a table in which setting information corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 is stored.

[0055] The recording methods of the recording device 13 include an inkjet method and a laser method. The model of the recording device 13 corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13. Specifically, for model IJA, the inkjet method corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13. For model IJB, the inkjet method corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13. For model LA, the laser method corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13. For model LB, the laser method corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0056] The models of the recording device 13 are associated with setting information for controlling post-processing. In other words, the recording methods of the recording device 13 are associated with setting information for controlling post-processing.

[0057] The setting information may include information that can specify an acceptance interval. The acceptance interval is the interval at which the medium 12 can be accepted by the acceptance unit 50. Specifically, for model IJA, interval AI1 corresponds to the acceptance interval. For model IJB, interval AI2 corresponds to the acceptance interval. For model LA, interval AI3 corresponds to the acceptance interval. For model LB, interval AI3 corresponds to the acceptance interval. Interval AI1 is longer than interval AI2. Interval AI2 is longer than interval AI3. Therefore, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a longer acceptance interval than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a longer acceptance interval than model IJB. Similarly, in the case of laser recording devices 13, the acceptance intervals of model LA and model LB are the same. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the acceptance interval corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0058] The setting information may include information capable of specifying a conveyance path for conveying the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14. The conveyance path includes a conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 and a conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53. Specifically, for model IJA, a conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 corresponds. For model IJB, a conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 corresponds. For model LA, a conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53 corresponds. For model LB, a conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53 corresponds. The conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 is longer in path length than the conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53. For this reason, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a longer conveyance path length than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, in the inkjet recording device 13, the conveyance path lengths of models IJA and IJB are the same. Similarly, in the laser recording device 13, the conveyance path lengths of models LA and LB are the same. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify a conveyance path corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0059] The setting information may include information capable of specifying whether to enable or disable the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14. Specifically, for model IJA, enabling the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 corresponds. For model IJB, enabling the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 corresponds. For model LA, disabling the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 corresponds. For model LB, disabling the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 corresponds. For this reason, in the case of models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, the medium 12 may wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14. In the case of models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13, the medium 12 does not wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify whether to enable or disable the standby of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0060] The setting information may include information that can specify whether drying by the drying mechanism 58 is enabled or disabled. Specifically, the model IJA corresponds to enabled drying by the drying mechanism 58. The model IJB corresponds to enabled drying by the drying mechanism 58. The model LA corresponds to disabled drying by the drying mechanism 58. The model LB corresponds to disabled drying by the drying mechanism 58. Therefore, in the case of the models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, drying is performed by the drying mechanism 58. In the case of the models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13, drying is not performed by the drying mechanism 58. In this way, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify whether drying by the drying mechanism 58 is enabled or disabled so as to correspond to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0061] The setting information may include information that can specify whether to enable or disable the blowing of air by the blower unit 69. Specifically, the model IJA corresponds to enabled as the blowing of air by the blower unit 69. The model IJB corresponds to enabled as the blowing of air by the blower unit 69. The model LA corresponds to disabled as the blowing of air by the blower unit 69. The model LB corresponds to disabled as the blowing of air by the blower unit 69. Therefore, in the case of the model IJA and the model IJB, which are the inkjet recording apparatus 13, the blowing of air by the blower unit 69 is performed. In the case of the model LA and the model LB, which are the laser recording apparatus 13, the blowing of air by the blower unit 69 is not performed. In this way, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify whether to enable or disable the blowing of air by the blower unit 69 so as to correspond to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 and the model of the recording apparatus 13.

[0062] The setting information may include information that can specify the post-processing interval. The post-processing interval is an interval during which the post-processing unit 68 can perform post-processing. The post-processing interval is based on the case where the number of sheets of the medium 12 serving as a reference for performing post-processing is a predetermined number. Specifically, for model IJA, interval PI1 corresponds to the post-processing interval. For model IJB, interval PI2 corresponds to the post-processing interval. For model LA, interval PI3 corresponds to the post-processing interval. For model LB, interval PI3 corresponds to the post-processing interval. Interval PI1 is longer than interval PI2. Interval PI2 is longer than interval PI3. For this reason, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a longer post-processing interval than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a longer post-processing interval than model IJB. Similarly, in the case of laser recording devices 13, the post-processing intervals of model LA and model LB are the same. In this way, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the post-processing interval corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0063] The setting information may include information capable of specifying the maximum number of sheets to be bound. The maximum number of sheets to be bound is the maximum number of media 12 that can be bound by the post-processing unit 68 performing the binding process. Specifically, for model IJA, the number SA1 corresponds to the maximum number of sheets to be bound. For model IJB, the number SA2 corresponds to the maximum number of sheets to be bound. For model LA, the number SA3 corresponds to the maximum number of sheets to be bound. For model LB, the number SA3 corresponds to the maximum number of sheets to be bound. The number SA1 is less than the number SA2. The number SA2 is less than the number SA3. Therefore, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a smaller maximum number of sheets to be bound than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a smaller maximum number of sheets to be bound than model IJB. Similarly, in laser recording devices 13, the maximum number of sheets to be bound is the same for model LA and model LB. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the maximum number of sheets to be bound corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0064] The setting information may include information capable of specifying the punching speed. The punching speed is the speed at which the post-processing unit 68 performs the punching process. Specifically, for model IJA, the speed S1 corresponds to the punching speed. For model IJB, the speed S2 corresponds to the punching speed. For model LA, the speed S3 corresponds to the punching speed. For model LB, the speed S3 corresponds to the punching speed. The speed S1 is faster than the speed S2. The speed S2 is faster than the speed S3. Therefore, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a faster punching speed than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a faster punching speed than model IJB. Similarly, in laser recording devices 13, the punching speed is the same for model LA and model LB. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the punching speed corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0065] The setting information may include information that can specify the number of perforations. The number of perforations is the number of times the post-processing unit 68 performs the perforation process. Specifically, for model IJA, the number of times N1 corresponds to the number of perforations. For model IJB, the number of times N2 corresponds to the number of perforations. For model LA, the number of times N3 corresponds to the number of perforations. For model LB, the number of times N3 corresponds to the number of perforations. The number of times N1 is greater than the number of times N2. The number of times N2 is greater than the number of times N3. Therefore, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a greater number of perforations than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a greater number of perforations than model IJB. Similarly, in the case of laser recording devices 13, the number of perforations is the same for model LA and model LB. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the number of perforations corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0066] The setting information may include information that can specify whether to enable or disable restricting recording to the restricted area of the medium 12. Specifically, for model IJA, "enabled" corresponds to the restriction of recording to the medium 12. For model IJB, "enabled" corresponds to the restriction of recording to the medium 12. For model LA, "disabled" corresponds to the restriction of recording to the medium 12. For model LB, "disabled" corresponds to the restriction of recording to the medium 12. Therefore, in the case of models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, the recording to the medium 12 is restricted by the recording unit 27. In the case of models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13, the recording to the medium 12 is not restricted by the recording unit 27. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify whether to enable or disable the restriction of recording to the medium 12 corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. As will be described in detail later, the post-processing control unit 76 can transmit recording restriction information that can specify restricting recording to the restricted area of the medium 12 to the recording device 13.

[0067] The setting information may include information capable of specifying the maximum stacking number. The maximum stacking number is the maximum number of media 12 that can be stacked on a pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75. Specifically, for model IJA, the number SB1 corresponds to the maximum stacking number. For model IJB, the number SB2 corresponds to the maximum stacking number. For model LA, the number SB3 corresponds to the maximum stacking number. For model LB, the number SB3 corresponds to the maximum stacking number. The number SB1 is less than the number SB2. The number SB2 is less than the number SB3. Therefore, models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording devices 13, have a smaller maximum stacking number than models LA and LB, which are laser recording devices 13. Similarly, even among inkjet recording devices 13, model IJA has a smaller maximum stacking number than model IJB. Similarly, in the case of laser recording devices 13, the maximum stacking numbers of models LA and LB are the same. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the maximum stacking number corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0068] The setting information may include information capable of specifying the paddle rotation table. The paddle rotation table is a table for controlling the rotation amount of the paddle 67. Specifically, for model IJA, the paddle rotation table PT1 corresponds to it. For model IJB, the paddle rotation table PT2 corresponds to it. For model LA, the paddle rotation table PT3 corresponds to it. For model LB, the paddle rotation table PT3 corresponds to it.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 4, the post-processing control unit 76 stores the paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3 in the memory. The paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3 are tables stored such that the rotation amount of the paddle 67 corresponds to the recording density recorded on the media 12. The paddle rotation tables PT1 and PT2 are tables for changing the rotation amount of the paddle 67 according to the recording density. The paddle rotation table PT3 is a table in which the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is constant regardless of the recording density.

[0070] In the paddle rotation table PT1, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC1, the rotation amount RA11 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT1, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC2, the rotation amount RA12 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT1, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC3, the rotation amount RA13 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT2, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC1, the rotation amount RA21 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT2, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC2, the rotation amount RA22 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT2, when the recording density is within the recording density range RC3, the rotation amount RA23 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67. In the paddle rotation table PT3, regardless of the recording density, the rotation amount RA30 corresponds to the rotation amount of the paddle 67.

[0071] The recording density range RC1 has a lower recording density than the recording density range RC2. The recording density range RC2 has a lower recording density than the recording density range RC3. The rotation amount RA30 is smaller than any of the rotation amounts RA11 to RA13 and RA21 to RA23. The rotation amount RA21 is smaller than the rotation amount RA11. The rotation amount RA22 is smaller than the rotation amount RA12. The rotation amount RA23 is smaller than the rotation amount RA13. The rotation amount RA11 is smaller than the rotation amount RA12. The rotation amount RA12 is smaller than the rotation amount RA13. The rotation amount RA21 is smaller than the rotation amount RA22. The rotation amount RA22 is smaller than the rotation amount RA23. For this reason, the models IJA and IJB, which are inkjet recording apparatuses 13, have a larger rotation amount of the paddle 67 than the models LA and LB, which are laser recording apparatuses 13. Similarly, even for inkjet recording apparatuses 13, if the recording density is in the same range, the model IJA has a larger rotation amount of the paddle 67 than the model IJB. In the model IJA, when the recording density is in a large range, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is larger than when the recording density is in a small range. Also in the model IJB, similar to the model IJA, when the recording density is in a large range, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is larger than when the recording density is in a small range. Similarly, in the laser recording apparatus 13, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is the same for the models LA and LB. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the rotation amount of the paddle 67 corresponding to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13, the model of the recording apparatus 13, and the recording density.

[0072] In this embodiment, whether to enable or disable the standby of the medium 12, the acceptance interval, the conveyance path, the post-processing interval, and the type of the paddle rotation table are associated so as to have a suitable relationship with each other. Specifically, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the conveyance distance of the medium 12 in the post-processing apparatus 14 is longer and the medium 12 waits than when it is the laser method. For this reason, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the acceptance interval becomes longer and the post-processing interval also becomes longer than when it is the laser method. Further, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 becomes larger, the time for aligning the medium 12 becomes longer, and the post-processing interval also becomes longer than when it is the laser method.

[0073] <Recording control setting process> Here, the recording control setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 5. The recording control setting process is a process executed by the recording control unit 35 of the recording apparatus 13 when the power of the recording apparatus 13 is turned on.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 5, in step S101, the recording control unit 35 transmits information regarding the recording apparatus 13 to the post-processing apparatus 14. The information regarding the recording apparatus 13 is stored in the memory of the recording control unit 35. The information regarding the recording apparatus 13 includes information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording apparatus 13. Specifically, the information regarding the recording apparatus 13 includes first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method. The information regarding the recording apparatus 13 includes second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the laser method. The information regarding the recording apparatus 13 includes model information capable of specifying the model of the post-processing apparatus 14. When step S101 ends, the recording control unit 35 shifts the process to step S102.

[0075] In step S102, the recording control unit 35 acquires information about the post-processing device 14 through communication with the post-processing device 14. The information about the post-processing device 14 includes model information that can identify the model of the post-processing device 14. Thereby, the recording control unit 35 can identify the model of the post-processing device 14.

[0076] The information about the post-processing device 14 includes information that can identify the acceptance interval at which the medium 12 can be accepted by the acceptance unit 50 of the post-processing device 14. Thereby, the recording control unit 35 can identify the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14.

[0077] The information about the post-processing device 14 may include recording restriction information that can identify restricting recording to the restricted area of the medium 12. The restricted area of the medium 12 includes the perforated area of the medium 12. The perforated area of the medium 12 is the area where the perforation process is performed by the post-processing device 14. That is, the information about the post-processing device 14 may include at least information that can identify restricting recording to the perforated area of the medium 12. When step S102 ends, the recording control unit 35 transfers the process to step S103.

[0078] In step S103, the recording control unit 35 sets the paper feed interval and the conveyance speed corresponding to the post-processing device 14. In this process, the recording control unit 35 identifies a paper feed interval suitable for the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14 based on the information that can identify the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14. The paper feed interval is the interval at which the medium 12 is fed by the paper feed mechanism 21. The recording control unit 35 sets a paper feed interval suitable for the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14. In particular, when the recording method is the inkjet method, the recording control unit 35 makes the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14 longer and the paper feed interval also longer than when the recording method is the laser method. That is, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recording control unit 35 performs control to make the paper feed interval of the medium 12 by the paper feed mechanism 21 longer than when the recording method is the laser method.

[0079] The recording control unit 35 specifies a conveyance speed suitable for the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14 based on information that can specify the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14. The conveyance speed is the speed at which the medium 12 is conveyed by the first conveyance mechanism 24. The recording control unit 35 sets a conveyance speed suitable for the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14. In particular, when the recording method is the inkjet method, the acceptance interval of the post-processing device 14 becomes longer and the conveyance speed also becomes slower than when the recording method is the laser method. That is, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recording control unit 35 performs control to slow down the conveyance speed of the medium 12 by the first conveyance mechanism 24 compared to when the recording method is the laser method. When step S103 ends, the recording control unit 35 transfers the process to step S104.

[0080] Thereby, when a recording command is input, the recording control unit 35 can control the paper feeding mechanism 21 at the set paper feeding interval. Also, when a recording command is input, the recording control unit 35 can control the first conveyance mechanism 24 to convey the medium 12 at the set conveyance speed.

[0081] The recording control unit 35 may transmit information that can specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 to the intermediate device 15. Thereby, the intermediate device 15 can specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 in the recording device 13. The intermediate device 15 may specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 in the intermediate device 15 based on the conveyance speed of the medium 12 in the recording device 13.

[0082] In step S104, the recording control unit 35 determines whether the recording method is the inkjet method. Information that can specify the recording method is stored in the memory of the recording control unit 35. When the recording control unit 35 determines that the recording method is the inkjet method, it transfers the process to step S105. When the recording control unit 35 determines that the recording method is not the inkjet method, it transfers the process to step S106. That is, when the recording control unit 35 determines that the recording method is the laser method, it transfers the process to step S106.

[0083] In step S105, the recording control unit 35 determines whether it is a target to restrict recording to the perforated area of the medium 12 based on the recording restriction information. If the recording control unit 35 determines that it is a target to restrict recording to the perforated area of the medium 12, the process proceeds to step S106. If the recording control unit 35 determines that it is not a target to restrict recording to the perforated area of the medium 12, the process proceeds to step S107.

[0084] In step S106, the recording control unit 35 sets the restricted recording information that restricts recording to the medium 12. When step S106 ends, the recording control unit 35 ends the recording control setting process. Thereby, when an instruction for recording involving a perforation process is input, the recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 so as to restrict recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12 based on the restricted recording information. That is, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is an inkjet method, the recording control unit 35 restricts recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12.

[0085] In step S107, the recording control unit 35 sets the normal recording information that does not restrict recording to the medium 12. When step S107 ends, the recording control unit 35 ends the recording control setting process. Thereby, even when an instruction for recording involving a perforation process is input, the recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 so as not to restrict recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12 based on the normal recording information.

[0086] <Restriction of Recording> Here, the restriction of recording to the medium 12 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the medium 12 includes a recordable area 12A. The recordable area 12A is a rectangular area excluding the peripheral area 12B of the medium 12. The recordable area 12A corresponds to the area that can be recorded by the recording unit 27. The recordable area 12A includes a perforation area 12C. The perforation area 12C corresponds to the area to be perforated by the perforation process of the post-processing device 14. In the present embodiment, there are two perforation areas 12C in the recordable area 12A, but there may be one or three or more perforation areas. The perforation area 12C is located along the long side of the medium 12, but may also be located along the short side of the medium 12.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 7, when there is no restriction on recording, recording is performed in the recordable area 12A. In this case, recording is also performed in the perforation area 12C. As shown in FIG. 8, when recording is restricted, recording may be performed in the area of the recordable area 12A excluding the restricted area 12D. The restricted area 12D is an area including at least the perforation area 12C. In this case, no recording is performed in the restricted area 12D. That is, no recording is performed in the perforation area 12C either. The restricted area 12D may be an edge area located in a portion of the recordable area 12A close to the perforation area 12C. In this case, the image corresponding to the restricted area 12D is not recorded on the medium 12.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 9, the restricted area 12E may be an area around the periphery of the perforation area 12C. Also in this case, the image corresponding to the restricted area 12E is not recorded on the medium 12. As shown in FIG. 10, while an image reduced at the same aspect ratio is recorded in the recordable area 12A, no image is recorded in the restricted area 12F excluding the area where the image is recorded. The restricted area 12F includes the perforation area 12C. The recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 to reduce the image and perform recording on the medium 12. Thereby, the reduced image is recorded on the medium 12.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 11, an image with a reduced recording density may be recorded in the restricted area 12D. In this case, an image with a reduced recording density is also recorded in the perforated area 12C. The recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 to perform recording on the medium 12 with the recording density of the image corresponding to the restricted area 12D reduced. Thereby, an image with a reduced recording density is recorded in the restricted area 12D. Similarly, for the restricted areas 12E and 12F, an image with a reduced recording density may be recorded. In this way, at least the recording to the perforated area 12C among the recordable areas 12A of the medium 12 is restricted.

[0090] <Post - processing control setting process> Next, the post - processing control setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 12. The post - processing control setting process is a process executed by the post - processing control unit 76 of the post - processing device 14 when the power of the post - processing device 14 is turned on.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 12, in step S121, the post - processing control unit 76 acquires information about the recording device 13 through communication with the recording device 13. The information about the recording device 13 includes recording method information that can identify the recording method of the recording device 13. The recording methods of the recording device 13 include an ink - jet method and a laser method. That is, the information about the recording device 13 includes first information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device 13 is the ink - jet method. The information about the recording device 13 includes second information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. In this way, when the power of the post - processing device 14 is turned on, the post - processing control unit 76 can acquire either the first information or the second information as information about the recording device 13.

[0092] The information about the recording device 13 includes model information that can identify the model of the recording device 13. In this way, when the power of the post - processing device 14 is turned on, the post - processing control unit 76 can acquire the model information of the recording device 13 as information about the recording device 13. The post - processing control unit 76 that executes such a process corresponds to an example of an acquisition unit. When step S121 ends, the post - processing control unit 76 moves the process to step S122.

[0093] In step S122, the post-processing control unit 76 refers to the setting information table ST. When step S122 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the process to step S123.

[0094] In step S123, the post-processing control unit 76 reads, from the setting information table ST, the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model based on the information regarding the recording device 13. The post-processing control unit 76 stores the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model in the memory. Thereby, the post-processing control unit 76 can set the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model. When step S123 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the process to step S124.

[0095] In this way, when an instruction for recording with post-processing is input, the post-processing control unit 76 performs various controls based on the setting information. Specifically, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 controls the second transport mechanism 55 to transport the medium 12 before the post-processing to the first transport path 52. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 controls the second transport mechanism 55 to transport the medium 12 before the post-processing to the second transport path 53.

[0096] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 controls the second transport mechanism 55 to make the medium 12 before the post-processing wait in the transport path 16 in the post-processing device 14 for a predetermined time. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 controls the second transport mechanism 55 not to make the medium 12 before the post-processing wait in the transport path 16 in the post-processing device 14.

[0097] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 makes the post-processing interval longer than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 dries the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 by the drying mechanism 58. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 does not dry the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 by the drying mechanism 58.

[0098] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 causes the air blowing unit 69 to blow air. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 does not cause the air blowing unit 69 to blow air.

[0099] In step S124, the post-processing control unit 76 transmits information regarding the post-processing device 14 to the recording device 13. The information regarding the post-processing device 14 includes the model information of the post-processing device 14. In this way, the post-processing control unit 76 can transmit information that can identify the model of the post-processing device 14 to the recording device 13.

[0100] The information regarding the post-processing device 14 includes information that can identify the acceptance interval corresponding to the recording method and the model. In this way, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 can transmit information that can identify an acceptance interval longer than when it is the laser method to the recording device 13. The post-processing control unit 76 can transmit information that can identify the acceptance interval according to the model of the recording device 13.

[0101] The information regarding the post-processing device 14 includes recording restriction information that can identify restricting the recording on the restricted area 12D of the medium 12. In this way, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 can transmit information that can identify restricting the recording on the restricted area 12D of the medium 12 to the recording device 13. When step S124 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 ends the post-processing control setting process.

[0102] <Consistency Control Process> Next, the alignment control process will be described with reference to FIG. 13. The alignment control process is a process executed by the post-processing control unit 76 of the post-processing device 14 when a command for recording with post-processing is input.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 13, in step S131, the post-processing control unit 76 acquires post-processing information. The post-processing information includes the number of sheets loaded on the processing tray 61. Further, the post-processing information includes the number of sheets to be post-processed by communicating with the recording device 13. When step S131 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 moves the process to step S132.

[0104] In step S132, the post-processing control unit 76 determines whether the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method. If the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the recording method of the recording device 13 is not the inkjet method, it does not execute step S133 and moves the process to step S134. If the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, it moves the process to step S133.

[0105] In step S133, the post-processing control unit 76 acquires recording density information by communicating with the recording device 13. When step S133 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 moves the process to step S134.

[0106] In this way, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 can acquire recording density information that can specify the recording density on the medium 12 by the recording device 13 as information about the recording device 13. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 does not acquire the recording density information.

[0107] In step S134, the post-processing control unit 76 refers to the paddle rotation table corresponding to the recording method and model of the recording device 13. When step S134 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 moves the process to step S135.

[0108] In step S135, the post-processing control unit 76 sets the rotation amount of the paddle 67. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, the post-processing control unit 76 specifies the rotation amount from the referred paddle rotation table PT3 regardless of the recording density information. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 specifies the rotation amount corresponding to the recording density information from the referred paddle rotation table. When step S135 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the process to step S136.

[0109] In step S136, the post-processing control unit 76 rotates the paddle 67 at the set rotation amount to align the medium 12 according to the recording method and model of the recording device 13. When step S136 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the process to step S137.

[0110] In this way, the post-processing control unit 76 rotates the paddle 67 based on the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. In particular, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 increases the rotation amount of the paddle 67 more than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing control unit 76 rotates the paddle 67 based on the recording density information.

[0111] In step S137, the post-processing control unit 76 determines whether the number of sheets of the medium 12 loaded in the processing tray 61 has reached the number of processed sheets. The post-processing control unit 76 can specify the number of sheets of the medium 12 loaded in the processing tray 61 based on the detection result of the sensor 60. When the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the number of loaded sheets has not reached the number of processed sheets, it transfers the process to step S131. When the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the number of loaded sheets has reached the number of processed sheets, it transfers the process to step S138.

[0112] In step S138, the post-processing control unit 76 causes the post-processing unit 68 to perform post-processing corresponding to the recording method and model of the recording apparatus 13 based on the setting information. In particular, when punching processing is performed as the post-processing, the post-processing control unit 76 causes the post-processing unit 68 to execute the punching processing at a punching speed and number of punches corresponding to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 and the model of the recording apparatus 13. In this case, when the recording apparatus 13 is an inkjet type, the post-processing control unit 76 performs control to increase the punching speed of the punching processing and control to increase the number of punches of the punching processing compared to when the recording apparatus 13 is a laser type.

[0113] When binding processing is performed as the post-processing, the post-processing control unit 76 causes the post-processing unit 68 to execute the binding processing with the upper limit number of sheets to be bound corresponding to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 and the model of the recording apparatus 13. In this case, when the recording apparatus 13 is an inkjet type, the post-processing control unit 76 reduces the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be bound by the binding processing compared to when the recording apparatus 13 is a laser type. When step S138 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the processing to step S139.

[0114] In step S139, the post-processing control unit 76 sends out the plurality of post-processed media 12 from the processing tray 61 to the support member 74 and places the plurality of post-processed media 12 on the discharge stacker 75. The post-processing control unit 76 sends out the media 12 with the upper limit number of sheets to be placed corresponding to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 and the model of the recording apparatus 13 as the upper limit. In this case, when the recording apparatus 13 is an inkjet type, the post-processing control unit 76 reduces the upper limit number of sheets to be placed compared to when the recording apparatus 13 is a laser type. When step S139 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the processing to step S140.

[0115] In this embodiment, when an instruction to bind a number of processed sheets greater than the upper limit of the binding number is input, the post-processing control unit 76 may abort the post-processing and issue an error notification. When an instruction to bind a number of processed sheets greater than the upper limit of the binding number is input, the post-processing control unit 76 may abort the post-processing and eject the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. In this embodiment, when an instruction to bind a number of processed sheets greater than the upper limit of the placement number is input, the post-processing control unit 76 may abort the delivery and issue an error notification.

[0116] In step S140, the post-processing control unit 76 determines whether the recording has ended. When the post-processing control unit 76 has sent out all the recorded media 12 to the support member 74, it determines that the recording has ended. When the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the recording has not ended, the process proceeds to step S131. When the post-processing control unit 76 determines that the recording has ended, it ends the consistency control process.

[0117] As described above, based on whether the post-processing control unit 76 has acquired the first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method or the second information capable of specifying that it is the laser method, at least control related to post-processing is performed. The post-processing control unit 76 performs control related to post-processing based on the model information of the recording apparatus 13.

[0118] <Operation> The operation of this embodiment will be described. When the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording contains more moisture than when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the laser method. For this reason, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording swells more than when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the laser method. Conventionally, it has sometimes been impossible to appropriately perform post-processing according to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13.

[0119] Therefore, in the recording system 11 of the present embodiment, the post-processing device 14 sets setting information corresponding to the recording method and model of the recording device 13. Thereby, the post-processing device 14 can appropriately perform control related to post-processing according to the recording method and model of the recording device 13.

[0120] The recording device 13 sets a paper feed interval and a conveyance speed corresponding to the acceptance interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14. When the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the recording device 13 can enable restrictions on recording on the medium 12. Thereby, the recording system 11 can appropriately perform control related to post-processing according to the recording method and model of the recording device 13.

[0121] Specifically, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording swells and the thickness of the medium 12 after recording increases more than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method. As a result, the inkjet recording device 13 can bind fewer sheets of the medium 12 than the laser recording device 13. Conventionally, the upper limit number of sheets that can be bound of the medium 12 is constant. For this reason, if the upper limit number of sheets to be bound of the medium 12 is adjusted to the suitable upper limit number of sheets when recorded by the laser recording device 13, the upper limit number of sheets to be bound when recorded by the inkjet recording device 13 increases. As a result, there were cases where the medium 12 could not be bound appropriately.

[0122] Therefore, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can reduce the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be bound when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is an inkjet method compared to when it is a laser method. Therefore, the binding process can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0123] The inkjet recording apparatus 13 is more difficult to perforate the medium 12 after recording than the laser recording apparatus 13. Conventionally, the perforation speed of the perforation process and the number of perforations in the perforation process were constant. For this reason, if the perforation speed of the perforation process and the number of perforations in the perforation process of the post-processing apparatus 14 are adjusted to the suitable conditions when recorded by the laser recording apparatus 13, it becomes difficult to perforate when recorded by the inkjet recording apparatus 13. As a result, it may not be possible to appropriately perforate the medium 12. On the other hand, if the perforation speed of the perforation process and the number of perforations in the perforation process are adjusted to the suitable conditions when recorded by the inkjet recording apparatus 13, it becomes easier to perforate when recorded by the laser recording apparatus 13, and the efficiency of post-processing decreases.

[0124] Therefore, when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 connected to the post-processing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment is the inkjet method, it is possible to perform control to increase the perforation speed of the perforation process and control to increase the number of perforations in the perforation process more than when it is the laser method. Therefore, the perforation process can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13.

[0125] When the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording swells and the weight of the medium 12 after recording increases more than when the recording method of the recording apparatus 13 is the laser method. Conventionally, the maximum number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be placed on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75 was constant. For this reason, if the maximum number of sheets to be placed of the medium 12 is adjusted to the suitable maximum number of sheets to be placed when recorded by the inkjet recording apparatus 13, the maximum number of sheets to be placed when recorded by the laser recording apparatus 13 becomes less than necessary. On the other hand, if the maximum number of sheets to be placed of the medium 12 is adjusted to the suitable maximum number of sheets when recorded by the laser recording apparatus 13, the maximum number of sheets to be placed when recorded by the inkjet recording apparatus 13 increases. As a result, an excessive load is applied to the pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75 for placing the medium 12.

[0126] Therefore, when the recording method of the recording device 13 to which the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment is connected is the inkjet method, the maximum number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be placed can be made smaller than when it is the laser method. Therefore, the medium 12 can be appropriately placed on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75 according to the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0127] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording swells more than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, and the frictional force accompanying the conveyance of the medium 12 after recording stacked on the processing tray 61 becomes larger. Also, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 after recording swells more than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method, and the medium 12 after recording stacked on the processing tray 61 is more likely to curl.

[0128] For this reason, it becomes more difficult to convey the medium 12 after recording stacked on the processing tray 61 by the paddle 67 in the inkjet recording device 13 than in the laser recording device 13. In such a case, the time until the medium 12 after recording is aligned becomes longer, and the interval for performing post-processing becomes longer. Also, for example, the alignment of the medium 12 may deteriorate, and if the state where the medium 12 after recording stacked on the processing tray 61 is curled continues, it may collide with the next conveyed medium 12, resulting in paper jams. Conventionally, when the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is adjusted to a suitable rotation amount in the case of recording by the inkjet recording device 13, the conveyance amount of the medium 12 recorded by the laser recording device 13 becomes large, and buckling or the like of the medium 12 may occur. When the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is adjusted to a suitable rotation amount in the case of recording by the laser recording device 13, the conveyance amount of the medium 12 recorded by the inkjet recording device 13 becomes small, and the medium 12 may not be conveyed appropriately.

[0129] In addition, the inkjet recording apparatus 13 needs more time to dry the medium 12 after recording than the laser recording apparatus 13, and the interval for performing post-processing becomes longer. Conventionally, if the interval for performing post-processing is set to a suitable interval when recording is performed by the inkjet recording apparatus 13, the interval for performing post-processing becomes longer when recording is performed by the laser recording apparatus 13, and the efficiency of post-processing decreases. If the interval for performing post-processing is set to a suitable interval when recording is performed by the laser recording apparatus 13, the interval for performing post-processing becomes shorter when recording is performed by the inkjet recording apparatus 13, and there are cases where post-processing cannot be performed appropriately.

[0130] Therefore, when the recording method of the connected recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment can increase the rotation amount of the paddle 67 configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 more than when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be appropriately conveyed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13.

[0131] In addition, when the recording method of the connected recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment can convey the medium 12 before post-processing to the first conveyance path 52 having a longer path length than when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, by adjusting the path length for conveying the medium 12 before post-processing according to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13, the time for drying the medium 12 before post-processing can be adjusted, and post-processing can be performed appropriately.

[0132] In addition, when the recording method of the connected recording apparatus 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment can make the medium 12 before post-processing wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing apparatus 14. For this reason, the time for drying the medium 12 before post-processing can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording apparatus 13, and post-processing can be performed appropriately.

[0133] In addition, when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can set a longer post-processing interval than when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is a laser method. Therefore, the post-processing interval can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device 13, and post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0134] In addition, the recording device 13 of the present embodiment can feed the medium 12 at a paper feed interval corresponding to the acceptance interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment can convey the medium 12 at a conveyance speed corresponding to the acceptance interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14.

[0135] In addition, when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can dry the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 by the drying mechanism 58. Therefore, the moisture content of the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device 13, and post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0136] In addition, when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can cause the blower unit 69 to blow air toward the medium 12. Therefore, whether or not to cause the blower unit 69 to blow air can be changed according to the recording method of the recording device 13. Accordingly, curling of the recorded medium 12 stacked on the processing tray 61 can be suppressed, and post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0137] <Effect> The effects of the present embodiment will be described. (1) When the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed based on information that can specify the recording method after replacement. For this reason, when replacing the recording device 13 with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, appropriate post-processing can be performed without replacing the post-processing device 14. Therefore, without imposing a working burden and a cost burden on the user, it also becomes easier for the manufacturer to manufacture and manage the post-processing device 14.

[0138] (2) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the maximum number of bound sheets of the medium 12 that can be bound can be made smaller than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, appropriate binding processing can be performed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement without replacing the post-processing device 14.

[0139] (3) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the maximum number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be placed on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge stacker 75 can be made smaller than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the medium 12 can be appropriately placed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement without replacing the post-processing device 14.

[0140] (4) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 configured to convey the medium 12 stacked on the processing tray 61 can be made larger than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the medium 12 stacked on the processing tray 61 can be appropriately conveyed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement without replacing the post-processing device 14.

[0141] (5) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, information that can specify a longer acceptance interval than when it is a laser method can be transmitted to the recording device 13. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the post-processing interval can be made longer than when it is a laser method. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, appropriate post-processing can be performed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement. Also, when replacing the inkjet recording device 13 with a laser recording device 13, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, post-processing corresponding to the laser recording device 13 can be performed, and a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing can be prevented.

[0142] (6) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 can be dried by the drying mechanism 58. For this reason, when replacing the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the moisture contained in the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement. Therefore, appropriate post-processing can be performed. Also, when replacing the inkjet recording device 13 with a laser recording device 13, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, unnecessary energy is not consumed without drying the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68 by the drying mechanism 58.

[0143] When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, control can be performed to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punching times of the punching process compared to when it is a laser method. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing device 14, the punching process can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement. Also, when replacing the recording device 13 from an inkjet method to a laser method, without replacing the post-processing device 14, the punching process corresponding to the laser method recording device 13 can be performed, and a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing can be prevented.

[0144] (8) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the blower unit 69 can be made to blow air toward the medium 12. For this reason, when replacing the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing device 14, whether to cause the blower unit 69 to blow air can be changed according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement. Therefore, curling of the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be suppressed, and post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0145] When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be conveyed to the first conveyance path 52 having a longer path length than the second conveyance path 53. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the laser method, the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be conveyed to the second conveyance path 53. For this reason, when exchanging the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing device 14, according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after the replacement, the path length for conveying the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted. Therefore, the time for drying the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Also, when exchanging from the inkjet recording device 13 to the laser recording device 13, without replacing the post-processing device 14, it can be conveyed to the second conveyance path 53 corresponding to the laser recording device 13, and a decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0146] (10) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be made to wait in the conveyance path 16 inside the post-processing device 14. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the laser method, the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed is not made to wait in the conveyance path 16 inside the post-processing device 14. For this reason, when exchanging the recording device 13 with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing device 14, according to the recording method of the recording device 13 after the replacement, it can be adjusted whether or not to make the medium 12 wait. Therefore, the time for drying the medium 12 before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Also, when exchanging from the inkjet recording device 13 to the laser recording device 13, without replacing the post-processing device 14, it is not made to wait in the conveyance path 16 inside the post-processing device 14 according to the laser recording device 13, and a decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0147] When the power of the post-processing device 14 is turned on, it is possible to identify whether the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method or a laser method. Thereby, after the power of the post-processing device 14 is turned on, post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording device 13. In addition, the processing time for performing control related to post-processing can be shortened compared to the case of acquiring information capable of identifying the recording method of the recording device 13 for each post-processing after the power of the post-processing device 14 is turned on.

[0148] (12) In addition to whether the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method or a laser method, it is possible to acquire model information capable of identifying the model of the recording device 13. Thereby, at least control related to post-processing can be performed based on the model information. Therefore, when replacing the recording device 13 with a different model, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the model of the recording device 13 after replacement.

[0149] (13) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed based on the recording density on the medium 12, which is an index for control related to post-processing. Therefore, when replacing from a laser-type recording device 13 to an inkjet-type recording device 13, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording density by the inkjet-type recording device 13. Also, when the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is a laser method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed without acquiring the recording density on the medium 12, which is not an index for control related to post-processing. Therefore, when replacing from an inkjet-type recording device 13 to a laser-type recording device 13, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the processing time for performing control related to post-processing can be shortened and post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0150] When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, information that can specify at least restricting recording on the perforated area 12C of the medium 12 can be transmitted to the recording device 13. For this reason, when the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the recording device 13 can be made to specify at least restricting recording on the perforated area 12C of the medium 12. In this way, when replacing the laser-type recording device 13 with an inkjet-type recording device 13, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, recording on the perforated area 12C of the medium 12 can be restricted according to the inkjet-type recording device 13. Therefore, appropriate punching processing can be performed.

[0151] [Modification Example] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically non-contradictory range.

[0152] · The post-processing device 14 may acquire one piece of information that can specify both the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. The post-processing device 14 may acquire information that can specify the recording method of the recording device 13 and information that can specify the model of the recording device 13 as separate pieces of information.

[0153] · The post-processing device 14 may acquire the setting information table ST and the paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3, etc. by communicating with another device such as a terminal device or a server device. · In addition to the recording method of the recording device 13, the post-processing device 14 may acquire setting information corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 from the recording device 13. That is, in addition to the recording method of the recording device 13, the recording device 13 may transmit setting information corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14. The post-processing device 14 may acquire a setting information table ST corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13, paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3, etc. from the recording device 13. That is, in addition to the recording method of the recording device 13, the recording device 13 may transmit a setting information table ST corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13, paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3, etc. to the post-processing device 14.

[0154] · The post-processing device 14 may be provided with an input unit that can be input by the user. As the input unit, for example, it may be a switch that can be operated by the user, or for example, an input device such as a touch panel. The post-processing device 14 may acquire the recording format of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 based on the input from the input unit.

[0155] · When an instruction for recording with post-processing is input, the post-processing device 14 may acquire information that can identify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. When the power is turned on, the post-processing device 14 does not necessarily have to acquire information that can identify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0156] · When the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method, at least some of the setting information regarding post-processing may be made different depending on the model of the recording device 13. · When the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the degree of drying by the drying mechanism 58 may be made different depending on the model of the recording device 13.

[0157] · The post-processing device 14 may be provided with a plurality of paddles 67. The plurality of paddles 67 may have the same or different shapes. The post-processing device 14 may store paddle rotation tables corresponding to the plurality of paddles 67 in the memory.

[0158] · The rotating conveyance unit does not have to be the paddle 67 provided with the blade 67B, and may be, for example, a roller. That is, the rotating conveyance unit may be configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by rotating in a state of being in contact with the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0159] · The placement unit does not have to include the pair of support members 74, and may be the discharge stacker 75. That is, the placement unit only needs to be able to place the medium 12 after the post-processing. · The post-processing device 14 may vary the conveyance speed at which the medium 12 is conveyed in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14 based on the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. In this case, the post-processing device 14 may slow down the conveyance speed when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method rather than when it is the laser method.

[0160] · The post-processing device 14 does not have to branch into the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 as the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14. · The post-processing device 14 does not have to wait for the medium 12 in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14.

[0161] · The drying mechanism 58 may be provided at a position along the second introduction path 51. The drying mechanism 58 may be provided at a position along the confluence path 54. · The post-processing device 14 may perform control related to the post-processing other than the rotation control of the paddle 67 based on the recording density on the medium 12.

[0162] · The post-processing device 14 may perform control related to the post-processing based on at least any one of the recording speed, temperature, humidity, and paper size by the recording unit 27. In this case, the post-processing device 14 acquires the recording speed and the paper size by communicating with the recording device 13. The post-processing device 14 may acquire the temperature and the humidity by communicating with the recording device 13, or may acquire the temperature and the humidity by the post-processing device 14 itself.

[0163] · When the recording method is the laser method, the post-processing device 14 may cause the blower unit 69 to blow air. Thereby, the medium 12 after recording can be cooled. In this case, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 may cause the blower unit 69 to blow air with a larger air volume than when the recording method is the laser method. When the recording method is the inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 may cause the blower unit 69 to blow air with a smaller air volume than when the recording method is the laser method. The blower unit 69 may be separate when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method and when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0164] · The post-processing device 14 may make either one of the punching speed and the number of punches of the punching process the same when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method and when it is the laser method. That is, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the post-processing device 14 may perform at least one of control to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punches of the punching process compared to when the recording method is the laser method.

[0165] · The post-processing device 14 may transmit to the recording device 13 information that can specify at least one of the paper feed interval of the recording device 13 and the conveyance speed of the recording device 13, rather than information that can specify the acceptance interval of the medium 12.

[0166] · The post-processing device 14 may include a reversing processing unit 40 of the intermediate device 15 in the first conveyance path 52. In particular, the post-processing device 14 may include a first switchback path 42 and a second switchback path 43 in the first conveyance path 52, and may alternately carry in the medium 12. In this way, by providing the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43, the path length of the first conveyance path 52 can be increased. Also, the first switchback path 42 and the second switchback path 43 may function as a standby unit.

[0167] ·The post-processing control unit 76 may be communicable with the intermediate device 15. The post-processing control unit 76 may transmit information capable of specifying the conveyance speed of the medium 12 to the intermediate device 15. ·The post-processing device 14 and the intermediate device 15 may be combined as a post-processing device. In this case, the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 may be provided in the intermediate device 15. Further, for example, the inversion processing unit 40 may be provided in the first conveyance path 52. A standby unit may be provided in the intermediate device 15. A drying mechanism 58 may be provided in the intermediate device 15.

[0168] ·The first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 may be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control unit 35 may switch the conveyance path based on information capable of specifying the recording format stored in the memory, or may switch the conveyance path by communication with the post-processing device 14.

[0169] ·A standby unit may be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control unit 35 may cause the medium 12 to standby based on information capable of specifying the recording format stored in the memory, or may cause the medium 12 to standby by communication with the post-processing device 14.

[0170] ·A drying mechanism 58 may be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control unit 35 may control whether to dry the medium 12 by the drying mechanism 58 based on information capable of specifying the recording format stored in the memory, or may control whether to dry the medium 12 by the drying mechanism 58 by communication with the post-processing device 14.

[0171] ·When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, at least one of control to increase the paper feed interval of the medium 12 by the paper feed mechanism 21 and control to decrease the conveyance speed of the medium 12 by the first conveyance mechanism 24 may be performed compared to when it is the laser method.

[0172] ·The post-processing device 14 and the intermediate device 15 may be integrally provided. That is, the post-processing device 14 may have the function of the intermediate device 15. · The post-processing device 14 may include a control unit when the recording method is the inkjet method and a control unit when the recording method is the laser method. The post-processing device 14 may perform control related to post-processing by the control unit corresponding to the recording method among these plurality of control units. These plurality of control units may be provided on the same substrate or on different substrates.

[0173] · The medium 12 is not limited to paper, and may be a synthetic resin film, cloth, non-woven fabric, laminate medium, or the like. · The liquid can be arbitrarily selected as long as it can be recorded on the medium 12 by adhering to the medium 12. For example, the ink includes those in which particles of a functional material composed of solids such as pigments and metal particles are dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent, and includes various compositions such as aqueous ink, oil-based ink, gel ink, and hot melt ink.

[0174] · The recording device 13 is not limited to a printer, and may be a printing device. Further, the recording device 13 may be a multifunction device having a scanner mechanism and a copying function in addition to the recording function. [Appendix] The technical idea and its effects grasped from the above-described embodiments and modification examples are described below.

[0175] (A) A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, and a control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, wherein the control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is the laser method, and the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired.

[0176] According to this configuration, when replacing with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed based on information that can specify the recording method after replacement. For this reason, when replacing with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, appropriate post-processing can be performed without replacing the post-processing device. Therefore, without imposing a working burden and a cost burden on the user, it also becomes easier for the manufacturer to manufacture and manage the post-processing device.

[0177] (B) The post-processing unit can perform a binding process of binding a plurality of media as the post-processing, and when the control unit acquires the first information, the upper limit number of media that can be bound by the binding process may be made smaller than when the second information is acquired.

[0178] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of media that can be bound can be made smaller than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when replacing with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, appropriate binding processing can be performed according to the recording method of the recording device after replacement without replacing the post-processing device.

[0179] (C) It includes a placement unit on which the media after the post-processing can be placed, and when the control unit acquires the first information, the upper limit number of media that can be placed on the placement unit may be made smaller than when the second information is acquired.

[0180] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of media that can be placed on the placement unit can be made smaller than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when replacing with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the media can be appropriately placed on the placement unit according to the recording method of the recording device after replacement without replacing the post-processing device.

[0181] (D) A processing tray capable of loading a medium for performing the post-processing, and a rotary conveyance unit configured to convey the medium loaded on the processing tray by rotating in contact with the medium loaded on the processing tray. The control unit may increase the rotation amount of the rotary conveyance unit when the first information is acquired as compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0182] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the rotation amount of the rotary conveyance unit configured to convey the medium loaded on the processing tray can be made larger than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when exchanging the recording apparatus with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, the medium loaded on the processing tray can be appropriately conveyed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after the replacement.

[0183] (E) A processing tray capable of loading a medium for performing the post-processing. The control unit can transmit to the recording apparatus information capable of specifying a longer interval when the first information is acquired than when the second information is acquired, as information capable of specifying an acceptance interval in which the receiving unit can accept a medium. The control unit may increase the processing interval of the post-processing when the first information is acquired as compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0184] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, information that can specify a longer acceptance interval than when it is the laser method can be transmitted to the recording apparatus. That is, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the processing interval of post-processing can be made longer than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when exchanging the recording apparatus with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing apparatus is not exchanged, post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after the exchange. Further, when exchanging from an inkjet recording apparatus to a laser recording apparatus, even if the post-processing apparatus is not exchanged, post-processing corresponding to the laser recording apparatus can be performed, and a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing can be prevented.

[0185] (F) A drying mechanism capable of drying the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit, and the control unit dries the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit by the drying mechanism when the first information is acquired, but may not dry the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit by the drying mechanism when the second information is acquired.

[0186] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit can be dried by the drying mechanism. Therefore, when exchanging the recording apparatus with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing apparatus is not exchanged, the moisture contained in the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after the exchange. Therefore, post-processing can be appropriately performed. Further, when exchanging from an inkjet recording apparatus to a laser recording apparatus, even if the post-processing apparatus is not exchanged, unnecessary energy is not consumed without drying the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit by the drying mechanism.

[0187] (G) The post-processing unit can perform a punching process of punching the medium as the post-processing, and the control unit may perform at least one of control to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punching times of the punching process when acquiring the first information, compared to when acquiring the second information.

[0188] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, at least one of control to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punching times of the punching process can be performed more than when it is the laser method. Therefore, when exchanging the recording apparatus to one with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, the punching process can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after the replacement. Also, when exchanging from an inkjet method recording apparatus to a laser method recording apparatus, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, the punching process corresponding to the laser method recording apparatus can be performed, and a decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0189] (H) A processing tray capable of loading the medium for performing the post-processing, and a blowing unit configured to blow air toward the medium loaded on the processing tray from above the processing tray, and the control unit may cause the blowing unit to blow air when acquiring the first information, but may not cause the blowing unit to blow air when acquiring the second information.

[0190] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the blowing unit can be caused to blow air toward the medium. Therefore, when exchanging the recording apparatus to one with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, it is possible to change whether or not to cause the blowing unit to blow air according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after the replacement. Thus, it is possible to suppress curling of the medium after recording loaded on the processing tray, and appropriately perform the post-processing.

[0191] (I) A first conveyance path configured to convey a medium before the post-processing is performed, and a second conveyance path configured to convey a medium before the post-processing is performed, wherein the first conveyance path has a longer path length than the second conveyance path, and the control unit, when the first information is acquired, causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed to the first conveyance path, and when the second information is acquired, may cause the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed to the second conveyance path.

[0192] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the medium before the post-processing can be conveyed to the first conveyance path having a longer path length than the second conveyance path. When the recording method of the recording apparatus is the laser method, the medium before the post-processing can be conveyed to the second conveyance path. Therefore, when replacing the recording apparatus with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after replacement, the path length for conveying the medium before the post-processing can be adjusted. Accordingly, the time for drying the medium before the post-processing can be adjusted, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Also, when replacing from an inkjet recording apparatus to a laser recording apparatus, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, it can be conveyed to the second conveyance path corresponding to the laser recording apparatus, and a decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0193] (J) A standby unit configured to standby a medium before the post-processing is performed, wherein the control unit, when the first information is acquired, causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to standby in the standby unit, and when the second information is acquired, does not necessarily cause the medium before the post-processing is performed to standby in the standby unit.

[0194] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method, the medium before post-processing can be made to wait in the waiting unit. When the recording method of the recording apparatus is the laser method, the medium before post-processing is not made to wait in the waiting unit. Therefore, when replacing the recording apparatus with a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, it is possible to adjust whether or not to make the medium before post-processing wait in the waiting unit according to the recording method of the recording apparatus after replacement. Accordingly, it is possible to adjust the time for drying the medium before post-processing and perform post-processing appropriately. Further, when replacing from an inkjet recording apparatus to a laser recording apparatus, without replacing the post-processing apparatus, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing by not making the medium wait in the waiting unit according to the laser recording apparatus.

[0195] (K) The control unit may be able to acquire either the first information or the second information when the power of the post-processing apparatus is turned on. According to this configuration, when the power of the post-processing apparatus is turned on, it becomes possible to specify whether the recording method of the recording apparatus is the inkjet method or the laser method, and after the power of the post-processing apparatus is turned on, post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording apparatus. Further, the processing time for performing control regarding post-processing can be shortened as compared with the case of acquiring either the first information or the second information for each post-processing after the power of the post-processing apparatus is turned on.

[0196] (L) The control unit can acquire model information that can specify the model of the recording apparatus as information regarding the recording apparatus, and the control unit may perform at least control regarding the post-processing based on the acquired model information.

[0197] According to this configuration, in addition to whether the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method or a laser method, it is possible to obtain model information that can identify the model of the recording apparatus, and based on the model information, at least control related to post-processing can be performed. Therefore, when replacing the recording apparatus with a different model, even if the post-processing apparatus is not replaced, appropriate post-processing can be performed according to the model of the recording apparatus after replacement.

[0198] (M) When the control unit acquires the first information, as information related to the recording apparatus, it can acquire recording density information that can identify the recording density on the medium by the recording apparatus. When the second information is acquired, the recording density information is not acquired. The control unit may perform at least control related to the post-processing based on the acquired recording density information when the first information is acquired.

[0199] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed based on the recording density on the medium, which is an index for control related to post-processing. Therefore, when replacing from a laser-type recording apparatus to an inkjet-type recording apparatus, even if the post-processing apparatus is not replaced, appropriate post-processing can be performed according to the recording density by the inkjet-type recording apparatus. Also, when the recording method of the recording apparatus is a laser method, at least control related to post-processing can be performed without acquiring the recording density on the medium that is not an index for control related to post-processing. Therefore, when replacing from an inkjet-type recording apparatus to a laser-type recording apparatus, even if the post-processing apparatus is not replaced, the processing time for performing control related to post-processing can be shortened, and appropriate post-processing can be performed.

[0200] (N) The post-processing unit can perform a punching process of punching the medium as the post-processing. When the control unit acquires the first information, it may transmit information that can specify at least restricting recording on the punching area of the medium to the recording apparatus.

[0201] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, information that can identify at least restricting recording to the perforated area of the medium can be transmitted to the recording device. Therefore, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the recording device can be made to identify at least restricting recording to the perforated area of the medium. Thus, when replacing from a laser method recording device to an inkjet method recording device, without replacing the post-processing device, according to the inkjet method recording device, at least recording to the perforated area of the medium can be restricted, and appropriate perforation processing can be performed.

[0202] (O) A recording device configured to record on a medium, and a post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, wherein the post-processing device has a receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, and a control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing. The control unit can acquire, as information about the recording device, first information capable of identifying that the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, and second information capable of identifying that the recording method of the recording device is the laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. According to this configuration, the same effect as the above (A) can be obtained.

[0203] (P) The post-processing device has a processing tray on which a medium for performing the post-processing can be loaded. The recording device includes a recording unit configured to record on a medium, a recording control unit configured to control recording on the medium, a paper feeding mechanism configured to feed the medium to the recording unit, and a recording conveyance mechanism configured to convey the medium recorded by the recording unit. When the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, the recording control unit may perform at least one of control to increase the paper feeding interval of the medium by the paper feeding mechanism and control to decrease the conveyance speed of the medium by the recording conveyance mechanism, compared to when the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. According to this configuration, the same effect as in (E) above can be obtained.

[0204] (Q) The recording device includes a recording unit configured to record on a medium and a recording control unit configured to control recording on the medium. When the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, the recording control unit may at least restrict recording on the perforated area of the medium. According to this configuration, the same effect as in (N) above can be obtained.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0205] PT1 to PT3... paddle rotation table, ST... setting information table, 11... recording system, 12... medium, 12A... recordable area, 12B... peripheral area, 12C... perforation area, 12D to 12F... restricted areas, 13... recording device, 14... post-processing device, 15... intermediate device, 16... conveyance path, 20... cassette, 21... paper feeding mechanism, 22... pickup roller, 23... separation roller, 24... first conveyance mechanism, 25... first conveyance roller pair, 26... support part, 27... recording part, 28... liquid ejection head, 29... nozzle, 30... placement tray, 31... first discharge path, 32... switchback path, 33... reversal path, 34... second discharge path, 35... recording control part, 40... reversal processing part, 41... first introduction path, 42... first switchback path, 43... second switchback path, 44... first confluence path, 45... second confluence path, 46... lead-out path, 47... second conveyance roller pair, 48... first flap, 50... receiving part, 51... second introduction path, 52... first conveyance path, 53... second conveyance path, 54... confluence path, 55... second conveyance mechanism, 56... third conveyance roller pair, 57... second flap, 58... drying mechanism, 59... fourth conveyance roller pair, 60... sensor, 61... processing tray, 62... stacking surface, 63... abutting surface, 64... first end, 65... second end, 66... edge guide, 67... paddle, 67A... rotating body, 67B... blade, 67C... rotating shaft, 68... post-processing part, 69... air blowing part, 70... discharge part, 71... driving roller, 72... driven roller, 73... guide part, 74... support member, 75... discharge stacker, 76... post-processing control part

Claims

1. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Comprising, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, The post-processing unit can perform a binding process of binding a plurality of media as the post-processing, When the control unit acquires the first information, it reduces the upper limit number of media that can be bound by the binding process compared to when it acquires the second information, A post-processing device characterized by the above.

2. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A placement unit on which the medium after the post-processing can be placed, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Comprising, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, When the control unit acquires the first information, it reduces the upper limit number of media that can be placed on the placement unit compared to when it acquires the second information, A post-processing device characterized by the above.

3. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray on which the medium for performing the post-processing can be stacked, A rotary conveyance unit configured to convey the medium stacked on the processing tray by rotating in contact with the medium stacked on the processing tray, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Comprising, The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. Based on whether the control unit has acquired the first information or the second information, the control unit performs at least control regarding the post-processing. When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit increases the rotation amount of the rotary conveyance unit more than when it acquires the second information. A post-processing device characterized by the above.

4. A receiving unit that can receive a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray on which the medium for performing the post-processing can be loaded, A control unit configured to perform at least control regarding the post-processing, The post-processing device is provided with: The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. Based on whether the control unit has acquired the first information or the second information, the control unit performs at least control regarding the post-processing. As information that can specify an acceptance interval in which the control unit can accept a medium into the receiving unit, when the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit can transmit to the recording device information that can specify a longer interval than when it acquires the second information. When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit makes the processing interval of the post-processing longer than when it acquires the second information. A post-processing device characterized by the above.

5. A receiving unit that can receive a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A drying mechanism that can dry the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control regarding the post-processing, The post-processing device is provided with: The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. When the control unit acquires the first information, it dries the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit using the drying mechanism, but when it acquires the second information, it does not dry the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit using the drying mechanism. A post-processing apparatus characterized by this.

6. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording apparatus, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Comprising: The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording apparatus, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. The post-processing unit can perform, as the post-processing, a punching process of punching holes in the medium. When the control unit acquires the first information, it performs at least one of control to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punching times of the punching process, compared to when it acquires the second information. A post-processing apparatus characterized by this.

7. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording apparatus, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray on which the medium for performing the post-processing can be loaded, A blowing unit configured to blow air from above the processing tray toward the medium loaded on the processing tray, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Comprising: The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording apparatus, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording apparatus is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. When the control unit acquires the first information, it causes the blower unit to blow air, but when it acquires the second information, it does not cause the blower unit to blow air. A post-processing device characterized by the above.

8. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device; A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit; A first conveyance path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing is performed; A second conveyance path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing is performed; A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing; Comprising: The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. The first conveyance path has a longer path length than the second conveyance path. When the control unit acquires the first information, it causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed to the first conveyance path, and when it acquires the second information, it causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed to the second conveyance path. A post-processing device characterized by the above.

9. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device; A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit; A standby unit configured to standby the medium before the post-processing is performed; A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing; Comprising: The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information has been acquired. When the control unit acquires the first information, it causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to standby in the standby unit, and when it acquires the second information, it does not cause the medium before the post-processing is performed to standby in the standby unit. A post-processing device characterized by the above.

10. A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, comprising, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, Based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing, When the control unit acquires the first information, it can acquire recording density information capable of specifying the recording density on the medium by the recording device as information related to the recording device. When the second information is acquired, the recording density information is not acquired, When the control unit acquires the first information, it performs at least control related to the post-processing based on the acquired recording density information, A post-processing device characterized by the above.

11. In the post-processing device according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, The control unit can acquire either the first information or the second information when the power of the post-processing device is turned on, A post-processing device characterized by the above.

12. In the post-processing device according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, The control unit can acquire model information capable of specifying the model of the recording device as information related to the recording device, Based on the acquired model information, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing, A post-processing device characterized by the above.

13. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device has a receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device, a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, and a control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, and has The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording apparatus, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method, and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording apparatus is a laser method. Based on whether the control unit has acquired the first information or the second information, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing. The post-processing unit can perform, as the post-processing, a binding process of binding a plurality of media. When the control unit has acquired the first information, the control unit reduces the upper limit number of media that can be bound by the binding process compared to when the control unit has acquired the second information. A recording system characterized by the above.

14. A recording apparatus configured to perform recording on a medium, A post-processing apparatus capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording apparatus, Comprising: The post-processing apparatus A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording apparatus, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A placement unit on which the medium after the post-processing can be placed, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, Having: The control unit can acquire, as information regarding the recording apparatus, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording apparatus is an inkjet method, and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording apparatus is a laser method. Based on whether the control unit has acquired the first information or the second information, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing. When the control unit has acquired the first information, the control unit reduces the upper limit number of media that can be placed on the placement unit compared to when the control unit has acquired the second information. A recording system characterized by the above.

15. A recording apparatus configured to perform recording on a medium, A post-processing apparatus capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording apparatus, Comprising: The post-processing apparatus A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording apparatus, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray on which the medium for performing the post-processing can be stacked, A rotary conveyance unit configured to convey the medium stacked on the processing tray by rotating in a state of being in contact with the medium stacked on the processing tray. A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, having, As information related to the recording device, the control unit can acquire first information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, Based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing, When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit increases the rotation amount of the rotary conveyance unit more than when it acquires the second information, A recording system characterized by the above.

16. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray on which the medium to be post-processed can be loaded, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, having, As information related to the recording device, the control unit can acquire first information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information that can identify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, Based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing, As information that can identify the receiving interval at which the receiving unit can receive the medium, when the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit can transmit information that can identify a longer interval than when it acquires the second information to the recording device, When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit lengthens the processing interval of the post-processing more than when it acquires the second information, A recording system characterized by the above.

17. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A drying mechanism capable of drying the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, and having, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, When the control unit acquires the first information, the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit is dried by the drying mechanism, but when the second information is acquired, the medium conveyed to the post-processing unit is not dried by the drying mechanism, A recording system characterized by this.

18. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, and having, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, The post-processing unit can perform a punching process of punching the medium as the post-processing, When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit performs at least one of control to increase the punching speed of the punching process and control to increase the number of punching times of the punching process more than when the second information is acquired, A recording system characterized by this.

19. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A processing tray capable of loading a medium for performing the post-processing, A blowing unit configured to blow air toward the medium loaded on the processing tray from above the processing tray, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, having, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, When the control unit acquires the first information, it causes the blowing unit to blow air, and when it acquires the second information, it does not cause the blowing unit to blow air, A recording system characterized by this.

20. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit, A first conveyance path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing is performed, A second conveyance path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing is performed, A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, having, The control unit can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, The first conveyance path has a longer path length than the second conveyance path, When the control unit acquires the first information, it causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed along the first conveyance path, and when it acquires the second information, it causes the medium before the post-processing is performed to be conveyed along the second conveyance path, A recording system characterized by this.

21. A recording device configured to record on a medium, A post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, comprising, The post-processing device, A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device; A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit; A standby unit configured to standby the medium before the post-processing is performed; A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing; having; The control unit can acquire, as information about the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method; The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired; When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit causes the standby unit to standby the medium before the post-processing is performed, and when the control unit acquires the second information, the control unit does not cause the standby unit to standby the medium before the post-processing is performed; A recording system characterized by the above.

22. A recording device configured to record on a medium; A post-processing device capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device; comprising; The post-processing device: A receiving unit capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device; A post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on the medium received by the receiving unit; A control unit configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing; having; The control unit can acquire, as information about the recording device, first information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, and second information capable of specifying that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method; The control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired; When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit can acquire recording density information capable of specifying the recording density on the medium by the recording device as information about the recording device, and when the control unit acquires the second information, the control unit does not acquire the recording density information; When the control unit acquires the first information, the control unit performs at least control related to the post-processing based on the acquired recording density information; A recording system characterized by the above.

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