Abstract: Copy finishing apparatus includes a compiling surface (62) for compiling sheets into sets, a registration device (71) for driving sheets into a registration corner defined by end (69) and side registration stops and a conveyor system (63, 67, 68) for conveying sheets on to surface (62) in a first direction, the surface (62) sloping downwardly towards end registration stop (69) in the opposite direction. Sheets are delivered to the surface (62) beyond the registration device (71) and the slope of surface (62) is such that they slide under gravity beneath the device (71). The apparatus suitably also includes set ejecting mechanism (73, 74) and stapler (72) and the path (63) extends over these also.

Abstract: A stapler including a driver, a magazine for sticks of staples, and a staple feeder for feeding staple sticks from the magazine to the driver and biasing the stick into position for stapling, said feeder comprising an endless belt arranged frictionally to engage the crown of a said stick and means for driving the belt.