Substrates are received by a compiling mechanism and compiled into sets.
Incoming sheets are tamped by a tamping system into position on the compiling platform
to register the sheets. The compiler platform mechanism includes two narrow, low-friction
panels that are driven in opposite directions. The compiled and registered sheets
sets can be manipulated by a manipulation device, to be stapled, punched, stitched,
etc. The compiled, manipulated and registered sheet sets can be dropped onto an
output catch platform located below the compilation platform. The compiling platform
includes two retractable panels that slide open to allow the compiled set to drop
to the output catch platform below. Once the set is dropped, the compiling platform
panels are driven back to their original position in order to receive another set.
Alternatively, the compiled and registered sets can be ejected from the compiling
platform to a subsequent, downstream device.
