Patent ID: 8489012

Claim:
A paper handler for continuous feed paper having one or more folds between each page of the continuous feed paper, comprising: a paper inlet; a paper exit; a scan module comprising one or more sensors to detect and collect raw data regarding one or more characteristics of the continuous feed paper as it is fed through the paper handler, the raw data comprising information on the folds in the continuous feed paper; a controller configured to receive and process the raw data to determine a feed angle of the continuous feed paper as it travels through the paper handler, determining the feed angle comprising calculating the angle of the one or more folds in the continuous feed paper relative to a preselected angle, wherein the controller is capable of sending a correction signal when it determines the feed angle is out of alignment with the preselected angle; one or more connectors; and one pair of independently actuatable motive members configured to adjust the alignment of the continuous feed paper, each of the motive members comprising: a motor for receiving the correction signal from the controller; and a wheel operated by the motor, wherein each of the motive members is coupled to a guide member, wherein the guide members are configured to adjust the location of the two motive members to a position that matches the size of the continuous feed paper, and wherein each of the guide members further comprises an edge for engaging an edge of the continuous feed paper to substantially maintain the continuous feed paper between the guide members as the continuous feed paper travels through the paper handler.