Abstract: An apparatus for labelling packages with postage meter labels performs a method in which postage metered label combinations are received from a label feeder and postage meter, the label is stripped from its release sheet, and then the label is applied to its respective package. The labelling apparatus and method are designed for use in a high speed electronic finishing system.

Abstract: An apparatus for binding documents utilizes generally U-shaped or C-shaped resilient slip binders. A hopper device feeds the slip binders from its reservoir to a buffer conveying device which supplies an insertion module with the slip binders. The binding apparatus is design for use in a high speed electronic publishing system.

Abstract: To permit ready exchange of plate cylinder (13) - blanket cylinder (12) printing couples of different circumferences in a printing machine, the blanket cylinder - plate cylinder printing couple is retained in a cassette (8), with adjustment elements (282, 281, 26) to control the throw-off position of the blanket cylinder in the cassette. The adjustment elements are selectively engageable or disengageable against matching adjustment elements (284, 283) in the printing tower (9). The printing tower adjustably supports an impression cylinder (11) located above the blanket cylinder, when the cassette is installed in the tower, so that printing will be from below. Ink application rollers (361, 362, 363) are force-biassed against the respective plate cylinders, and movable in a slide path which is radial with respect to the plate cylinder of the respective diameter, under control of slide feelers (161, 162, 163) engaging a stationary ring (213) in the cassette concentric with the plate cylinder.