Abstract: A dual path sheet feeder is disclosed including a bypass transport loop and a main transport loop for selectively delivering sheets from a sheet feeding module to either a printer processing module or to a finishing module, wherein a movable gate situated adjacent to the bypass transport loop is provided for directing sheets along a predetermined path of travel. The movable gate is selectively positionable between a first position for directing the sheets through the main transport loop to the processing module to produce copy sheets prior to delivering the copy sheets to the finishing module and a second position for directing the sheets through the bypass transport loop to deliver insert sheets directly to the finishing module, circumventing the processing module.

Abstract: A pivot bushing including a rotatable body defining a pivot slot for receiving a pivot tab from a pivoting member. The pivot bushing further includes a groove situated along a peripheral surface for receiving a securing member to secure the pivot bushing into position in the frame assembly. The pivot bushing is insertably mounted in a pivot aperture while remaining rotatable therein, for providing secure pivotable movement of a member relative to a fixed frame assembly.