Abstract: A device to translationally pass a document having multiple sheets on a copier comprises an adapter element for placement on the portion of the copier housing the picture taking assembly, the adapter comprising a longitudinal plate and a transverse portion extending transversely from the longitudinal plate. The transverse portion has a longitudinal cross-section of substantially triangular outline for forming a planar surface with the portion of the copier housing the picture taking assembly. A longitudinal slide bar is positioned above and extends the length of the longitudinal plate and the transverse portion. A transparent plate bears the document to be carried and includes on one edge thereof means for slideably engaging the slide bar, whereby the bottom of the transparent plate can engage the lower drive apparatus of the copier and be driven thereby over the picture-taking assembly.