Patent ID: 7083339

Claim:
A photographic processor comprising: a. a frame; b. an exposure section contained within the frame adapted to receive and expose print media to record an image on the print media, wherein the exposure section comprises an entry for print media and a transport system that transports the print media to an exposing mechanism adapted to expose an image on the print media, and an exit for the exposed print media; c. a chemical development section contained within the frame adapted to receive exposed print media from the exit and developing the exposed print media; d. a print media supply section secured to a shuttle system and wherein the print media supply section is adapted to provide print media from at least two magazines, wherein each magazine comprises an opening to permit the withdrawal of desired print media, and further wherein the shuttle system is connected to the frame and disposed between the frame and the magazines and is adapted to sequentially move one of the magazines to a position in line with the entry to the exposure section and then away from the entry and then moves the other magazine from the position in line with the entry to the exposure section and then away from the entry; and e. a controller adapted to operate the shuttle system and activity in the chemical development section and exposure section.