Flexible paper path using multidirectional path modules

Sheet feeding or delivering – Delivering – With transfer means between conveyor and receiver

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C271S184000, C271S279000, C271S299000, C271S300000, C271S225000, C271S264000, C271S302000, C399S391000, C270S052140

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07396012

ABSTRACT:
A modular flexible media handling apparatus includes an input module (28) through which flexible media enters the apparatus, at least one main path module (28, 30, 32, 34) through which flexible media passes along a main path (24), at least one lookaside module (36, 38) through which flexible media selectively passes along a lookaside path, and an output module (34) in which flexible media from the lookaside path and main path are merged.

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