| 摘要 |
A printing apparatus (2) configured to print on the pages of a block (4) of printable pages that are pre-bound by a binding (106) along a binding-edge of each page. The pages of the block (4) are arranged in two interconnected stacks (4a,4b) that are joined by the flexible binding (106). Printing is performed on the top surfaces (44a,44b)) of each of the stacks (4a,4b), and then a top page is redeployed from one stack to the other. During the redeployment process, the page is turned, thereby revealing an imprinted side of the page. Since the height of each of the stacks changes each time a page is redeployed, the printing apparatus (2) includes two height-adjustable stack support tables (6a,6b) each associated with a corresponding one of the two stacks. The support tables (6a,6b) are configured to adjust their height so as to maintain the planar relationship of the top surfaces of each of the stacks. After printing, the printed pages are removed separated from the unprinted pages. A book-cover (100) is then attached to the printed pages to complete the book. |
