Unmanned paper feeding and output collection system for digital production printers

Abstract

An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system (100) for a high-speed digital printer according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a printer engine unit (110) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (120) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper tray (130) coupled to the paper supply device (120) and loading the paper; a plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) arranged in a paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (130); and an output tray (140) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal. It may include a plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) placed in an output tray queue located away from the output tray (140); and a paper transport robot (150) that transports at least one tray among the paper tray (130), the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), the output tray (140), and the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (110).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a paper supply and printout sorting system, and more specifically, to a system that enables unmanned large-scale paper supply and printout sorting by utilizing autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. Background Technology

[0002] The high-speed digital printer (digital production printer, digital press) market is characterized by fierce competition in technological development among companies, with many global firms such as HP, Xerox, Canon, Ricoh, and Kyocera launching products. Products recently released in the high-speed digital printer market are evolving to be sharper and faster.

[0003] Cut-sheet paper feeders, along with roll-fed paper feeders, are widely used in high-speed digital printers. The current primary method used to expand the paper feeding and output handling capacity of cut-sheet high-speed digital printers is to directly connect multiple paper tray units and output tray units in-line to the printer.

[0004] However, the method of expanding the printer by connecting many tray units inline for unmanned high-volume printing presents problems such as physical limitations on the printer installation location and increased inefficiency in paper transport.

[0005] As the software of the latest high-performance digital printers is becoming increasingly reliable, if there is a method to supply paper without limitations and autonomously organize printouts, it will become possible to create a scenario where the printer can independently perform large-scale printing tasks during nighttime hours without an operator, even after the operator has registered a large volume of print jobs on the print server in advance and left for the day. The problem to be solved

[0006] The present invention replaces the existing method of extending a paper feeder and an output sorter in-line to a printer for large-scale unmanned printing operations. Instead, multiple paper trays and output sorter trays are placed at designated indoor locations separated from the printer, and an operator has pre-loaded the paper trays with a sufficient amount of paper of each type required for night printing operations. Then, an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) performs tasks such as detaching the tray unit from the printer, attaching the tray unit to the printer, moving the tray unit, or placing the tray unit at a designated location on behalf of the operator, in accordance with the printer's instructions, thereby enabling the printer to process large-scale printing operations unmanned. means of solving the problem

[0007] An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises: a printer engine unit (110) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (120) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper tray (130) coupled to the paper supply device (120) and loading the paper; a plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) arranged in a paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (130); an output tray (140) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal; and a plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) arranged in an output tray queue located away from the output tray (140). It may include a paper transport robot (150) which is an autonomous mobile robot that transports at least one of the paper tray (130), the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), the output tray (140), and the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (110).

[0008] The printer engine unit (110) may include a transceiver (111); a memory (112) for storing various commands; and a processor (113) electrically coupled to the transceiver (111) and the memory (112).

[0009] The processor (113) may perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper supply device (120) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing that, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the paper tray (130) be transported to the paper tray queue and the first paper waiting tray (130-1) among the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) be transported to be combined with the paper supply device (120); and the operation of controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the paper transport robot (150).

[0010] The processor (113) may perform the following operations: determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; generating a second wireless control signal that, if the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, transports the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and instructs the first output waiting tray (140-1) among the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) to be combined with the output terminal; and controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the second wireless control signal to the at least one paper transport robot (150).

[0011] The above paper transport robot (150) may include a payload lifting unit (151); a vehicle unit (152); a transceiver (153); a memory (154) for storing various commands; and a processor (155) electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (151), the vehicle unit (152), the transceiver (153), and the memory (154).

[0012] The processor (155) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the first wireless control signal.

[0013] The processor (155) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal.

[0014] An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises: a printer engine unit (210) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (220) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; an automatic movable paper tray (130) coupled to the paper supply device (220) and loading the paper; a plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) arranged in a paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (230); and an automatic movable output tray (240) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal. and may include a plurality of automatically movable output waiting trays (240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) placed in an output tray queue located away from the output tray (240).

[0015] The printer engine unit (210) may include a transceiver (211); a memory (212) for storing various commands; and a processor (213) electrically coupled to the transceiver (211) and the memory (212).

[0016] The processor (213) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper feeder (220) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable paper tray (230) to move to the paper tray queue when the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, and a second wireless control signal instructing the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) to move to be coupled with the paper feeder (220); And the operation of controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the automatic movable paper tray (230) and to transmit the second wireless control signal to the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) can be performed.

[0017] The processor (213) may perform the following operations: determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; generating a third wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable output tray (240) to move to the output tray queue when the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, and a fourth wireless control signal instructing the first output waiting tray (240-1) to move to be coupled with the output terminal; and controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the third wireless control signal to the automatic movable output tray (240) and transmit the fourth wireless control signal to the first output waiting tray (240-1).

[0018] The above automatic moving paper tray (230) may include: a paper tray (231) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232); a transceiver (233); a memory (234) storing various commands; and a processor (235) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231) including the user interface, the vehicle unit (232), the transceiver (233), and the memory (234).

[0019] The processor (235) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (233) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (232) to move to the paper tray queue based on the first wireless control signal.

[0020] The first automatic moving paper waiting tray (230-1) may include: a paper tray (231-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232-1); a transceiver (233-1); a memory (234-1) storing various commands; and a processor (235-1) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231-1) including the user interface, the vehicle unit (232-1), the transceiver (233-1), and the memory (234-1).

[0021] The processor (235-1) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (233-1) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (232-1) to move to be coupled with the paper feed device (220) based on the first wireless control signal.

[0022] The above automatic movable output tray (240) may include: an output tray (241) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242); a transceiver (243); a memory (244) storing various commands; and a processor (245) electrically coupled to the output tray (241) including the user interface, the vehicle unit (242), the transceiver (243), and the memory (244).

[0023] The processor (245) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (243) to receive a third wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (242) to move to the output tray queue based on the third wireless control signal.

[0024] The first automatic mobile output waiting tray (240-1) may include: an output tray (241-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242-1); a transceiver (243-1); a memory (244-1) storing various commands; and a processor (245-1) electrically coupled to the output tray (241-1) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (242-1), the transceiver (243-1), and the memory (244-1).

[0025] The processor (245-1) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (243-1) to receive a fourth wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (242-1) to move to be coupled with the output terminal based on the fourth wireless control signal.

[0026] An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention comprises: a printer engine unit (310) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (320) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (310) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper cassette (330) coupled to the paper supply device (320) and loading the paper; and a cassette storage shelf (360) located away from the paper supply device (320) and including a plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12). It may include an output cassette (340) coupled to the output terminal of the printer engine unit (310) and loaded with output output from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal; and a paper transport robot (350) that transports at least one cassette among the paper cassette (330), the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12), and the output cassette (340) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (310).

[0027] The printer engine unit (310) may include a transceiver (311); a memory (312) for storing various commands; and a processor (313) electrically coupled to the transceiver (311) and the memory (312).

[0028] The processor (313) may further perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper loaded in the paper cassette (330) is less than the first threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first standby cassette (330-1) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to the paper feeder (320).

[0029] The processor (313) may further perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of outputs loaded in the output cassette (340) exceeds the second threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, the operation of generating a second wireless control signal instructing to transport the output cassette (340) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the second standby cassette (330-2) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to be coupled with the output terminal.

[0030] The above paper transport robot (350) may include a payload lifting unit (351) comprising a gripping unit that grips a cassette using magnetic force, vacuum suction force, or a latch, and a lifting unit that moves the gripping unit up and down; a vehicle unit (352); a transceiver (353); a memory (354) that stores various commands; and a processor (355) that is electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (351), the vehicle unit (352), the transceiver (353), and the memory (354).

[0031] The processor (355) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first paper waiting cassette (340-1) to be combined with the paper feed device (320) based on the first wireless control signal.

[0032] The processor (355) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the output cassette (340) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the second paper waiting cassette (330-2) to be coupled with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal. Effects of the invention

[0033] According to the present invention, instead of an in-line paper feed device and an output sorting device, a plurality of paper trays with a relatively simple structure are placed in a waiting position, such as in front of a wall in an indoor space, and a method is used in which the printer control system moves the paper trays required for printing and connects them to the printer while the operator loads the trays with sufficient paper of each type required for night work, thereby increasing the efficiency of printing operations. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0034] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an in-line expansion type system including a printer engine unit, a paper feeder unit, and an output stacker unit. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit of an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a paper transport robot of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit of an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an autonomously moving paper tray of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a first autonomously movable paper waiting tray of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an autonomously movable print tray of an unmanned paper supply and print sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a first autonomous mobile print waiting tray of an unmanned paper supply and print sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a paper transport robot of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0035] The operating principles of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. In describing the present disclosure below, specific descriptions of related known functions or configurations will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions would unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined in consideration of their functions in the present disclosure, and these may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator. Therefore, their definitions should be based on the entire content of the present disclosure.

[0036] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0037] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0038] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented as software comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., memory (13) or memory (23)) that is readable by a machine (e.g., terminal (10) or cloud server (20)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (11) or processor (21)) of the machine (e.g., terminal (10) or cloud server (20)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this The term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily on a storage medium.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0040] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an in-line expansion type system including a printer engine unit, a paper feeder unit, and an output stacker unit.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1, an inline expansion type system (10) may include a printer engine unit (11), a paper feed unit (12), and an output sorting unit (13) connected in series with each other.

[0043] The printer engine unit (11) is one of the direct components of the printer and can provide functions for overall control of the printer and provide a user interface to the operator through a display panel. The printer engine unit (11) can integrate and manage information regarding the current status of the connected paper feed unit (12) or output sorting unit (13). The printer engine unit (11) may be referred to as a printer control system or a printer control unit.

[0044] The paper supply unit (12) may be equipped with a feeding function for aligning printing paper, lifting and lowering printing paper and transporting printing paper one sheet at a time, a function for measuring information regarding the width, length, and height of the printing paper, and a function for communicating with the printer engine unit (11). To increase the supply capacity of printing paper, a plurality of paper supply units (12) may be connected in series to a high-speed digital printer (not shown). A high-speed digital printer may refer to a high-performance digital printer for commercial printing. The paper supply method for a high-speed digital printer may be classified into cutsheet and roll paper types. The paper supply method for a high-speed digital printer according to the present disclosure may be a cutsheet type.

[0045] The output sorting unit (13) is a device that sorts the output printed paper so that it stacks neatly and can be easily used for subsequent work. At least one output sorting unit (13) can be connected to a high-speed digital printer.

[0046] Commercial printers using high-speed digital printers can produce finished products and proceed with shipment through various post-processing steps, such as cutting, binding, and bookbinding, after the printing process is complete. To ensure faster shipment, the printing process can be conducted unmanned at night.

[0047] With improvements in the reliability of high-speed digital printers and the maturity of print workflow software, long-term unattended operation of high-speed digital printers is now possible compared to the past. Print workflow software may be software that manages print jobs overall and provides various functions for the sequential execution of various print jobs and high-quality printing. As high-speed digital printers become faster, operations for feeding print paper and organizing output paper may occur more frequently. Additionally, if these operations are performed at night, an operator may be required to carry them out.

[0048] In order to efficiently perform operations for supplying printing paper and organizing output paper, an inline expansion type system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be applied.

[0049] In an inline expansion type system (10), a printer engine unit (11), a paper feed unit (12), and an output sorting unit (13) can be connected in series in a predetermined direction. The printer engine unit (11) can be positioned between the paper feed unit (12) and the output sorting unit (13). The paper feed unit (12) can be positioned adjacent to a first side of the printer engine unit (11). The output sorting unit (13) can be positioned adjacent to a second side of the printer engine unit (11).

[0050] The paper supply unit (12) may include a plurality of paper supply devices connected in series. Each paper supply device must be equipped with a paper transport device that separates and transports printing paper one sheet at a time. If the number of paper supply devices connected to the printer engine unit (11) increases, the number of paper transport devices also increases, so the cost for configuring the system (10) may increase. In addition, as the paper transport distance increases, the probability of mechanical problems such as paper jams may increase. Furthermore, the physical space of the entire system (10) may increase by the number of paper supply devices connected in series, resulting in spatial constraints.

[0051] The output sorting unit (13) may include a plurality of output sorting devices connected in series. If the number of output sorting devices connected to the printer engine unit (11) increases, mechanical problems and physical spatial constraints may occur due to an increase in paper transport distance, similar to when the number of paper feed devices increases.

[0052] To solve the above problems and limitations, the present invention proposes a method and system through the following FIGS. 2 to 16, wherein a number of paper trays of a relatively simple structure, rather than an inline paper feeder and a printout sorter, are placed at a predetermined waiting location indoors, and when an operator of a printer control system requires unmanned operation such as night work or holiday work, the printer control system operates a high-speed digital printer in an unmanned manner with the necessary paper sufficiently loaded into the number of trays according to the type of paper, and the paper loaded in the number of trays or at least one of the number of trays is moved according to the printing progress status to automatically supply paper to the high-speed digital printer.

[0053] More specifically, FIGS. 2 to 5 propose a method and system using a plurality of manual paper trays and a paper transport robot that transports at least one of the plurality of manual paper trays according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 6 to 12 propose a method and system using a plurality of autonomously moving paper trays combined with a paper transport robot and a paper tray according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 13 to 16 propose a method and system using a plurality of paper cassettes and a forklift-type paper transport robot that transports at least one of the plurality of paper cassettes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 2, an unmanned, unlimited paper feeding and output sorting system (100) for a high-speed digital printer may include a printer engine unit (110), a paper feeding device (120), a plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), a plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4), and a paper transport robot (150).

[0056] More specifically, an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer comprises: a printer engine unit (110) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper feeding device (120) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper tray (130) coupled to the paper feeding device (120) and loading the paper; a plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) arranged in a paper tray queue spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the paper tray (130); and an output tray (140) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal. It may include a plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) arranged in an output tray queue spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the output tray (140); and a paper transport robot (150) that transports at least one tray among the paper tray (130), the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), the output tray (140), and the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (110).

[0057] Each of the plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) and the plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) may be a manual tray similar to a mass paper feeder designed simply and without the ability to move on its own. For example, the manual tray may be configured as a single mass space without a paper feeding function that separates and supplies paper one sheet at a time, and whose internal space is not divided into a space for placing multiple paper cassettes. The manual tray may include a processor (not shown) that controls to align the paper loaded in the manual tray, controls to measure the total height and size of the loaded paper, and controls a lift (not shown) of the manual tray to raise and lower the loaded paper. The manual tray may include a transceiver (not shown) capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals with a transceiver (not shown) of a printer engine unit (110). The manual tray may transmit information regarding the quantity and size of loaded paper to the printer engine unit (110) using the transceiver (not shown).

[0058] For example, an operator (not shown) of an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer can check the type and quantity of paper required for night work or holiday work through workflow software before proceeding with night work or holiday work, and then load sufficient paper into each of the multiple paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4). Each of the multiple paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) can measure the size and height of the loaded paper, generate the measured paper size and height information, and transmit it to the printer engine unit (110).

[0059] The printer engine unit (110) can determine whether the paper tray (130) needs to be replaced while the printing operation is in progress using high-speed digital printing. If the paper tray (130) needs to be replaced, the printer engine unit (110) can transmit a wireless control signal to the paper transport robot (150) to transport the paper tray (130).

[0060] A paper transport robot (150) that receives a wireless control signal from a printer engine unit (110) can enter the space at the bottom of a paper tray (130) based on the wireless control signal, lift the paper tray (130), and transport it to a predetermined paper tray queue. Additionally, the paper transport robot (150) can enter the space at the bottom of one of a plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) based on the wireless control signal, lift the paper waiting tray, and transport the paper waiting tray to be connected to a paper supply device (120).

[0061] The printer engine unit (110) can determine whether replacement of the output tray (140) is required while performing a printing operation using high-speed digital printing. If replacement of the output tray (140) is required, the printer engine unit (110) can transmit a wireless control signal instructing the paper transport robot (150) to transport the output tray (140).

[0062] A paper transport robot (150) that receives a wireless control signal from a printer engine unit (110) can enter the space at the bottom of a print tray (140) based on the wireless control signal, lift the print tray (140), and transport it to a predetermined print tray queue. Additionally, the paper transport robot (150) can enter the space at the bottom of one of a plurality of print waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) based on the wireless control signal, lift the one print waiting tray, and transport the one print waiting tray so that it is coupled to an output terminal (not shown) of the printer engine unit (110).

[0063] The paper feeder (120) can be coupled to a feeder (not shown) of a printer engine unit (110) and can supply paper to a high-speed digital printer through the feeder. The paper feeder (120) may include an air suction paper feeder module (not shown). The paper feeder (120) can use the air suction paper feeder module to separate multiple sheets of paper loaded in a paper tray (130) one by one and supply them to a high-speed digital printer.

[0064] A plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), and a plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) may each have substantially the same structure or different structures. For example, each of the plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), and the plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) may be used for both paper feeding and output organization. Alternatively, each of the plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) and the plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) may have a different structure depending on the application.

[0065] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 3, the paper transport robot (150) may be equipped with a battery (not shown), a visual sensor (not shown), etc., and may be a flatbed type autonomous mobile robot (AMR) equipped with a payload lifting function.

[0067] The paper transport robot (150) can enter the lower space of one of the plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) and the plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) and then lift the tray using a cargo lifting function. The paper transport robot (150) can transport the lifted tray to a predetermined position.

[0068] The paper transport robot (150) can operate according to a control signal from the printer engine unit (110). The paper transport robot (150) can identify the indoor space of the workplace where it is placed in three dimensions. The paper transport robot (150) can identify the location of each of the plurality of paper trays (130, 130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) and the plurality of output trays (140, 140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4). The paper transport robot (150) can identify a charging location where the battery can be charged.

[0069] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit (110) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4, the printer engine unit (110) may include a transceiver (111); a memory (112) for storing various commands; and a processor (113) electrically coupled to the transceiver (111) and the memory (112).

[0071] The processor (113) may perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper supply device (120) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing that, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the paper tray (130) be transported to the paper tray queue and the first paper waiting tray (130-1) among the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) be transported to be combined with the paper supply device (120); and the operation of controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the paper transport robot (150).

[0072] The processor (113) may perform the following operations: determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; generating a second wireless control signal that, if the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, transports the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and instructs the first output waiting tray (140-1) among the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) to be combined with the output terminal; and controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the second wireless control signal to the at least one paper transport robot (150).

[0073] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a paper transport robot (150) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 5, the paper transport robot (150) may include a payload lifting unit (151); a vehicle unit (152); a transceiver (153); a memory (154) for storing various commands; and a processor (155) electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (151), the vehicle unit (152), the transceiver (153), and the memory (154).

[0075] The processor (155) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the first wireless control signal.

[0076] The processor (155) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal.

[0077] The unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the effect of reducing system operating costs by using one paper transport robot (150). Meanwhile, considering the trend of decreasing production costs of paper transport robots, a design plan that integrates the tray and the paper transport robot can be considered.

[0078] FIGS. 6 and 7 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, an unmanned, unlimited paper feeding and output sorting system (200) for a high-speed digital printer may include a printer engine unit (210), a paper feeding device (220), a plurality of autonomously moving paper trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4), and a plurality of autonomously moving output trays (240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4).

[0080] More specifically, an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer comprises: a printer engine unit (210) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper feeding device (220) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; an autonomous moving paper tray (130) coupled to the paper feeding device (220) and loading the paper; a plurality of autonomous moving paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) arranged in a paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (230); and an autonomous moving output tray (240) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal. and may include a plurality of autonomous mobile output waiting trays (240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) placed in an output tray queue located away from the output tray (240).

[0081] Each of the autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) according to the second embodiment of the present invention may have a structure in which a paper transport robot and a tray are integrated.

[0082] Although a problem may arise where the entire operation is halted if the paper transport robot (150) according to the first embodiment of the present invention gets stuck on an obstacle while moving, the unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the second embodiment of the present invention can resolve the above problem by using autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4). In addition, the unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the second embodiment of the present invention can reduce the risk of the paper shaking because a separate lifting operation for moving the trays is unnecessary. In addition, the unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the effect of improving work efficiency by simultaneously moving autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4). In addition, the autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) can be used for various additional purposes according to the transport instructions of an operator.

[0083] Each of the autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) can be physically coupled or docked to the printer engine unit (210). For example, each of the autonomous moving trays (230, 230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4, 240, 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) can be mechanically coupled to the printer engine unit (210) or attached by magnetic force.

[0084] FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit (210) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 8, the printer engine unit (210) may include a transceiver (211); a memory (212) for storing various commands; and a processor (213) electrically coupled to the transceiver (211) and the memory (212).

[0086] The processor (213) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper feeder (220) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable paper tray (230) to move to the paper tray queue when the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, and a second wireless control signal instructing the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) to move to be coupled with the paper feeder (220); And the operation of controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the automatic movable paper tray (230) and to transmit the second wireless control signal to the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) can be performed.

[0087] The processor (213) may perform the following operations: determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; generating a third wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable output tray (240) to move to the output tray queue when the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, and a fourth wireless control signal instructing the first output waiting tray (240-1) to move to be coupled with the output terminal; and controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the third wireless control signal to the automatic movable output tray (240) and transmit the fourth wireless control signal to the first output waiting tray (240-1).

[0088] FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an autonomous movable paper tray (230) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 9, an automatic moving paper tray (230) may include a paper tray (231) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232); a transceiver (233); a memory (234) for storing various commands; and a processor (235) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231) including the user interface, the vehicle unit (232), the transceiver (233), and the memory (234).

[0090] The processor (235) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (233) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (232) to move to the paper tray queue based on the first wireless control signal.

[0091] FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a first autonomously movable paper waiting tray (230-1) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 10, the first automatic moving paper waiting tray (230-1) may include a paper tray (231-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232-1); a transceiver (233-1); a memory (234-1) storing various commands; and a processor (235-1) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231-1) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (232-1), the transceiver (233-1), and the memory (234-1).

[0093] The processor (235-1) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (233-1) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (232-1) to move to be coupled with the paper feed device (220) based on the first wireless control signal.

[0094] FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an autonomously movable print tray (240) of an unmanned paper supply and print sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 11, the automatic movable output tray (240) may include: an output tray (241) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242); a transceiver (243); a memory (244) storing various commands; and a processor (245) electrically coupled to the output tray (241) including the user interface, the vehicle unit (242), the transceiver (243), and the memory (244).

[0096] The processor (245) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (243) to receive a third wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (242) to move to the output tray queue based on the third wireless control signal.

[0097] FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a first autonomous mobile print waiting tray (240-1) of an unmanned paper supply and print sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 12, the first automatic mobile output waiting tray (240-1) may include: an output tray (241-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242-1); a transceiver (243-1); a memory (244-1) storing various commands; and a processor (245-1) electrically coupled to the output tray (241-1) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (242-1), the transceiver (243-1), and the memory (244-1).

[0099] The processor (245-1) can perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (243-1) to receive a fourth wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210); and the operation of controlling the moving unit (242-1) to move to be coupled with the output terminal based on the fourth wireless control signal.

[0100] FIGS. 13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention comprises: a printer engine unit (310) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (320) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (310) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper cassette (330) coupled to the paper supply unit (320) and loading the paper; and a cassette storage shelf (360) including a plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) arranged apart from the paper supply unit (320). It may include an output cassette (340) coupled to the output terminal of the printer engine unit (310) and loaded with output output from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal; and a paper transport robot (350) that transports at least one cassette among the paper cassette (330), the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12), and the output cassette (340) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (310).

[0102] FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer engine unit (310) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] Referring to FIG. 15, the printer engine unit (310) may include a transceiver (311); a memory (312) for storing various commands; and a processor (313) electrically coupled to the transceiver (311) and the memory (312).

[0104] The processor (313) may further perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper loaded in the paper cassette (330) is less than the first threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first standby cassette (330-1) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to the paper feeder (320).

[0105] The processor (313) may further perform the operation of determining whether the quantity of outputs loaded in the output cassette (340) exceeds the second threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, the operation of generating a second wireless control signal instructing to transport the output cassette (340) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the second standby cassette (330-2) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to be coupled with the output terminal.

[0106] FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a paper transport robot (350) of an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 16, the paper transport robot (350) may include a payload lifting unit (351) comprising a gripping unit that grips a cassette using magnetic force, vacuum suction force, or a latch, and a lifting unit that moves the gripping unit up and down; a vehicle unit (352); a transceiver (353); a memory (354) that stores various commands; and a processor (355) that is electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (351), the vehicle unit (352), the transceiver (353), and the memory (354).

[0108] The processor (355) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first paper waiting cassette (340-1) to be combined with the paper feed device (320) based on the first wireless control signal.

[0109] The processor (355) may perform the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the output cassette (340) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the second paper waiting cassette (330-2) to be coupled with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal.

Claims

Claim 1 An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system (100) for a high-speed digital printer comprises: a printer engine unit (110) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (120) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper tray (130) coupled to the paper supply device (120) and loading the paper; a plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) arranged in a spaced-apart paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (130); an output tray (140) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (110) and loading output output from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal; and a plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3) arranged in a output tray queue located away from the output tray (140). An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, comprising: a paper transport robot (150) that transports at least one of the paper tray (130), the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4), the output tray (140), and the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (110). Claim 2 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the printer engine unit (110) comprises: a transceiver (111); a memory (112) for storing various commands; and a processor (113) electrically coupled to the transceiver (111) and the memory (112). Claim 3 In claim 2, the processor (113) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper supply device (120) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing that, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the paper tray (130) be transported to the paper tray queue and the first paper waiting tray (130-1) among the plurality of paper waiting trays (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, 130-4) be transported to be combined with the paper supply device (120); and the operation of controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the paper transport robot (150), an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 4 In claim 2, the processor (113) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; the operation of generating a second wireless control signal instructing that, if the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, the output tray (140) be transported to the output tray queue and the first output waiting tray (140-1) among the plurality of output waiting trays (140-1, 140-2, 140-3, 140-4) be transported to be coupled with the output terminal; and the operation of controlling the transceiver (111) to transmit the second wireless control signal to the at least one paper transport robot (150), an unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 5 In claim 4, the paper transport robot (150) comprises: a payload lifting unit (151); a vehicle unit (152); a transceiver (153); a memory (154) for storing various commands; and a processor (155) electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (151), the vehicle unit (152), the transceiver (153), and the memory (154); an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 6 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (155) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the first wireless control signal. Claim 7 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (155) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (153) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (251) and the moving unit (252) to transport the output tray (140) to the output tray queue and to transport the first output waiting tray (140-1) to be combined with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal. Claim 8 An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system (200) for a high-speed digital printer comprises: a printer engine unit (210) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (220) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; an automatic movable paper tray (130) coupled to the paper supply device (220) and loading the paper; a plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) arranged in a paper tray queue located away from the paper tray (230); and an automatic movable output tray (240) coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (210) and loading output outputs from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal. An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, comprising: a plurality of automatically movable output waiting trays (240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) positioned in an output tray queue located away from the output tray (240). Claim 9 In claim 8, the printer engine unit (210) comprises: a transceiver (211); a memory (212) for storing various commands; and a processor (213) electrically coupled to the transceiver (211) and the memory (212); an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 10 In claim 9, the processor (213) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper supplied through the paper feeder (220) is less than a predetermined first threshold quantity; the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable paper tray (230) to move to the paper tray queue when the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, and a second wireless control signal instructing the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4) to move to be coupled with the paper feeder (220). An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, which performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the first wireless control signal to the automatic movable paper tray (230) and to transmit the second wireless control signal to the first automatic movable paper waiting tray (230-1) among the plurality of automatic movable paper waiting trays (230-1, 230-2, 230-3, 230-4). Claim 11 In claim 9, the processor (213) performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of outputs produced from the high-speed printer exceeds a predetermined second threshold quantity; the operation of generating a third wireless control signal instructing the automatic movable output tray (240) to move to the output tray queue when the quantity of outputs exceeds the second threshold quantity, and a fourth wireless control signal instructing the first output waiting tray (240-1) to move to be combined with the output terminal; and the operation of controlling the transceiver (211) to transmit the third wireless control signal to the automatic movable output tray (240) and transmit the fourth wireless control signal to the first output waiting tray (240-1), thereby performing the unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 12 In claim 8, the automatic moving paper tray (230) comprises: a paper tray (231) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232); a transceiver (233); a memory (234) storing various commands; and a processor (235) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (232), the transceiver (233), and the memory (234); wherein the processor (235) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (233) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110); and the operation of controlling the vehicle unit (232) to move to the paper tray queue based on the first wireless control signal, an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 13 In claim 8, the first automatic moving paper waiting tray (230-1) comprises: a paper tray (231-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (232-1); a transceiver (233-1); a memory (234-1) storing various commands; and a processor (235-1) electrically coupled to the paper tray (231-1) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (232-1), the transceiver (233-1), and the memory (234-1); and the processor (235-1) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (233-1) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (110). An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, which performs the operation of controlling the moving unit (232-1) to move to be coupled with the paper feeding device (220) based on the first wireless control signal. Claim 14 In claim 8, the automatic movable output tray (240) comprises: an output tray (241) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242); a transceiver (243); a memory (244) storing various commands; and a processor (245) electrically coupled to the output tray (241) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (242), the transceiver (243), and the memory (244); wherein the processor (245) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (243) to receive a third wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210); and the operation of controlling the vehicle unit (242) to move to the output tray queue based on the third wireless control signal, an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 15 In claim 8, the first automatic mobile output waiting tray (240-1) comprises: an output tray (241-1) including a user interface; a vehicle unit (242-1); a transceiver (243-1); a memory (244-1) storing various commands; and a processor (245-1) electrically coupled to the output tray (241-1) including a user interface, the vehicle unit (242-1), the transceiver (243-1), and the memory (244-1); and the processor (245-1) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (243-1) to receive a fourth wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (210). An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, which performs the operation of controlling the moving unit (242-1) to move to be coupled with the output terminal based on the fourth wireless control signal. Claim 16 An unmanned paper supply and output sorting system (300) for a high-speed digital printer comprises: a printer engine unit (310) including a high-speed digital printer; a paper supply device (320) coupled to an input terminal of the printer engine unit (310) and supplying paper to the high-speed digital printer through the input terminal; a paper cassette (330) coupled to the paper supply device (320) and loading the paper; a cassette storage shelf (360) including a plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) located away from the paper supply device (320); and an output output from the high-speed digital printer through the output terminal, coupled to an output terminal of the printer engine unit (310). An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, comprising: a loading output cassette (340); and a paper transport robot (350) that transports at least one cassette among the paper cassette (330), the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12), and the output cassette (340) based on a control signal received from the printer engine unit (310). Claim 17 In claim 16, the printer engine unit (310) comprises: a transceiver (311); a memory (312) for storing various commands; and a processor (313) electrically coupled to the transceiver (311) and the memory (312); an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 18 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (313) further performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of paper loaded in the paper cassette (330) is less than the first threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of paper is less than the first threshold quantity, the operation of generating a first wireless control signal instructing to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first standby cassette (330-1) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to be combined with the paper feeding device (320). Claim 19 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (313) further performs the operation of determining whether the quantity of output loaded in the output cassette (340) exceeds the second threshold quantity; and, if the quantity of output exceeds the second threshold quantity, the operation of generating a second wireless control signal instructing to transport the second standby cassette (340) among the plurality of standby cassettes (330-1, 330-2, 330-3, 330-4, 330-5, 330-6, 330-7, 330-8, 330-9, 330-10, 330-11, 330-12) from the cassette storage shelf (360) to be coupled with the output terminal. Claim 20 In claim 17, the paper transport robot (350) comprises: a payload lifting unit (351) including a gripping part that grips a cassette using magnetic force, vacuum suction force, or a latch, and a lifting part that moves the gripping part up and down; a vehicle unit (352); a transceiver (353); a memory (354) that stores various commands; and a processor (355) that is electrically coupled to the payload lifting unit (351), the vehicle unit (352), the transceiver (353), and the memory (354); an unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer. Claim 21 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (355) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive a first wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the paper cassette (330) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the first paper waiting cassette (340-1) to be combined with the paper feeding device (320). Claim 22 An unmanned paper feeding and output sorting system for a high-speed digital printer, wherein the processor (355) performs the operation of controlling the transceiver (353) to receive the second wireless control signal from the printer engine unit (310); and the operation of controlling the cargo lifting unit (351) and the moving unit (352) to transport the output cassette (340) to the cassette storage shelf (360) and to transport the second paper waiting cassette (330-2) to be coupled with the output terminal based on the second wireless control signal.

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