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External drum imaging system

US6318262A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41C1/1083
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a media handling system for an imaging system, such as an external drum platesetter. Separate input and output trays are provided, thereby allowing pre-staging of a second printing plate while a first printing plate is being imaged. The input tray is positioned over the output tray to reduce the floor space (i.e., footprint) of the imaging system.

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