PROCESS FOR BINDING SHEETS

摘要

Binding apparatus and a related process are particularly suited for binding digitally-printed sheets into booklets. The apparatus is adapted to fold individual sheets (2) and then to apply adhesive to the fold line before gathering the sheets in a collator (15) ready for binding. The collator (15) includes either a rotatable or retractable finger (17, 160) that is moveable to temporarily inhibit registration of a first sheet of a new stack on a stacking area, as a previous stack is transported away.