DE2506857

Faster document handling for a xerographic copier is disclosed with automatic ejection of documents from the copying platen into a document output tray by sheet drive wheels at one edge of the platen, and automatic platen cover lifting, both controlled by a logic and timing circuit. The platen cover is spaced slightly above the platen for low friction document removal but maintains copying focus. A pivotable document input tray partially flexurally separates the documents. A magnetic platen cover latch is manually unlatchable merely by lifting the platen cover, or automatically unlatched electrically through the logic and timing circuit after a document is ejected, by a simple cam arrangement.