Paper handling apparatus for a copier

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Inventors: VanHorne, Arthur C.;
Assignee: Tektronix, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
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A paper handling system for a copier is disclosed. A paper sheet is wrapped around a drum of a copier by utilizing the exhaust air flow of a vacuum to lift the paper to the drum and to hold the paper sheet onto the drum. In addition, if a second paper sheet is lifted to the drum in a double pick situation, the second sheet is returned to a paper tray for subsequent copying thereon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a paper handling system capable of automatic paper handling for a drum type copier.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a paper handling system for a copier capable of handling various types of sheets.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a paper handling system for a copier capable of minimizing the possibility of paper jams, double feeding and any other feeding troubles.
Other objects and the resulting advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following description by reference to the accompanying drawings.

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