Patent ID: 7275743
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: B41J,B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. An imaging apparatus, comprising: an output tray supported by the imaging apparatus, the output tray having a first end and a second opposite end, the tray being configured (1) to receive first sheet media via a first entrance proximiate the first end from an imaging device configured to selectively form images on the first sheet media, and (2) to receive second sheet media via a second entrance proximate the second end from a second source comprising a sheet handling device, wherein the first source and the second source are respectively supported by the imaging apparatus, wherein the sheet handling device comprises at least one of a stapler, a collator, a folder or a hole punch, wherein the sheet handling device overlies the output tray such that at least one of stapling, collating, folding or hole punching is performed over the output tray and wherein the sheet handling device is configured to receive the second sheet media in a direction and is configured to discharge the second sheet media in substantially the same direction.