Abstract: The improved apparatus for processing a photosensitive medium comprises a tank 1, having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape and provided with an input opening 1a and output opening 1b.A transporting means 50 is provided above the tank 1, consisting of a pair of input rollers 51, a pair of output rollers 52 and a conveyor 53, fit to route a sheet 2 from the output opening 1b to the input opening 1a.There are also provided an input guide 41 and an output guide 42, fit to guide the sheet 2 along a closed loop including the tank 1, or to the apparatus exit door.

Abstract: The method for acquiring and printing electronic images comprises the following phases: acquiring and digitizing an image by means of input means (1) on a computer 10; displaying said image on primary display means (11) and on secondary display means (12); exposing an end portion (33) of a web (32) of photosensitive medium with the image displayed by said secondary display means (12), through conveying means (50); forwarding the end portion (33) and cutting it by means of a cutter (7), to obtain a sheet (5) of photosensitive medium; developing the hidden image by means of single sheet developing means (40); drying the said sheet (5) and forwarding it to the outside.The exposing phase preferably comprises three different filtered exposing steps, each one for a different primary color.