Abstract: A device for supplying/discharging PS plates in an inclined-type step and repeat machine having a rearwardly inclined exposing table which includes a supplying holder disposed on a side of the exposing table for supplying the PS plate thereto, the holder having a surface thereof rearwardly inclined at the same angle with respect to the horizontal as that of a surface of the exposing table, a pair of endless chains respectivley disposed along both side edges of the holder and adapted to move up and down longitudinally of the holder in synchronism with each other, metal support supported by the chains at both ends thereof, support bars also supported by the chains at respective both ends thereof via metal pieces the chains being driven to move up while carrying the PS plate which is being held by the metal support and support bars, and a guide provided on the top of the supplying holder and bent backwardly for guiding upward the plate being discharged.

Abstract: A printing apparatus including at least one pallet for accommodating an original film and a mask film, at least one pallet for accommodating a spent original film and spent mask film, at least one pallet for accommodating each one of the sizes of the sensitive sheets, a pair of guide rails provided among a pallet for temporarily storing the sensitive sheet, the pallets being movable between a waiting position and a drawn position right above the exposure section provided adjacent to the waiting position by engagement between a pair of guide members mounted on each pallet and the guide rails, a pallet shifting mechanism for the reciprocating movement of each pallet between the waiting position and the drawn position along with the guide rail, and a carrier having suckers mounted on a movable plate thereof and for the reciprocating movement between the waiting position and the drawn position as well as for the vertical movement between a path for the reciprocating movement and an upper side of the exposure sect