High print rate merging and finishing system for printing

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2854)

Electrophotography

Document handling

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C399S388000, C399S407000, C400S605000

Reexamination Certificate

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06959165

ABSTRACT:
A system for printing media includes a plurality of marking engines for outputting printed media in a stream, a media path system operable to transport the printed media from the marking engines to one or more finishing stations such that the streams are merged and transported one on top of the other and one or more finishing stations capable of compiling media in groups of 2 or more sheets for post-processing the printed media into one or more completed jobs.

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