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Apparatus and method for forming reproductions with desired margin areas

CA 1238938 A · Owner: Nexpress Solutions Llc · Inventors: Buch, Donald C.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, In combination with a printer such as an, electrophotographic copier a display is provided, that is programmed to provide an image of the format of a copy sheet selected to receive the copied image of a document. Means are provided to adjust the display to allow the operator to adjust a viewable delineation between an image area and a margin area on the display. Also on the display is an indication of which portion of the margin area will be hidden when the copy sheet is bound into for, example, a stapled set. Adjustments to the display are used in adjusting the timing of a flash exposure of the document on a photoconductor. After development of the image on the …

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  • Granted July 5, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 5, 2005.
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FiledDecember 20, 1985
GrantedJuly 5, 1988
Term endedJuly 5, 2005
Patent numberCA 1238938 A
Classification (IPC)G03G15/00 +1 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedDec 20, 1985Patent grantedJuly 5, 1988Term endedJuly 5, 2005

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