Recording plate or film loading device

摘要

A recording plate or film loading device for use with an image recording scanner. The device comprises a platen ( 6 ) arranged at an angle to the horizontal and onto which a plate or film is manually placed. A loading mechanism includes one or more first pusher members ( 12 ) cooperating with the platen to push a plate or film to an output position. A centering mechanism includes a pair of second pusher members ( 13 ) movable laterally with respect to the platen ( 6 ) to centre a plate or film on the platen.