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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 1989
Filed:
Jul. 20, 1988
Hugo Knecht, Schofflisdorf, CH;
Rene Luscher, Kloten, CH;
Ciba-Geigy Corporation, Ardsley, NY (US);
Abstract
The apparatus comprises a film processor (FP), a printer (P), a paper processor (PP) and a film and paper dryer (D). The two processors are located in parallel, adjacent to each other, with the printer located transversely in front of them. The dryer is located on a side of the processors which is opposite the printer. A special sheet turner (ST) is provided to convey exposed sheets of copy material from the printer (P) to the paper processor (PP). The sheet turner also serves as a decoupling element and a storage buffer, and transfers the sheets to the paper processor with the correct orientation. By means of the specific layout of the individual components and the sheet turner, optimal compactness and functionality, as well as correct ergonomics is obtained.