Document printing method and apparatus
US4560293A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/42328
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer-controlled machine for printing business documents, such as, checks, check vouchers, check registers and other forms used in quantity. Paper stock of varying dimensions, color or other characteristics is loaded into individual hoppers or trays in a paper input module. Under computer control, predetermined numbers of sheets are extracted from the plural hoppers in a prescribed sequence and transported, in proper alignment, to a first printing station where alpha/numeric characters are printed on the paper sheets by means of a non-impact xerographic printer in accordance with preprogrammed instructions. Next, the partially completed documents are serially transported, again in proper alignment, to a further printing station where MICR characters are impressed on the sheets using a drum and hammer-type printer, again with format, spacing and positioning controlled by a preprogrammed microcomputer system. The thus prepared sheets are then deposited in an output hopper or, alternatively, are presented to a finishing station for binding.
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