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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1992
Filed:
Jan. 02, 1991
Frank Hacknauer, Honeoye Falls, NY (US);
Steven M Russel, Pittsford, NY (US);
Robert H Shea, Victor, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
An improved modular finisher apparatus, for use with a reproduction apparatus producing reproduction sets, for forming completely finished reproduction sets. The improved finisher apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving sheets of reproduction sets from the reproduction apparatus. A first feed path extends from the receiver to a sheet collector where received sheets are directed. Collected sheets are stapled into finished reproduction sets. A second feed path extends from the sheet collector to a set collector where finished reproduction sets are collected. The finisher also includes at least one of the following devices: a Z-folder, a saddle stitcher, and an insert tray. Sheet transport paths are provided to any of the included devices.