APPARATUS FOR PRINTING CUSTOMIZED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS

摘要

A photographic printer is provided for producing customized photographic prints including a customer-supplied image and an operator-selected artwork. The printer includes a new and improved film gate for supporting at least one printable artwork substantially coplanar with and adjacent to the customer-supplied artwork. The film gate further includes means for supporting a neutral density filter in registry with the artwork. In operation, the printer lamphouse and printing lens are used to print the artwork, during the same exposure as the negative, in a selected position relative to the negative. The printer can be used, for example, to produce customized greeting cards including a customer-supplied image and a holiday greeting.