System and apparatus for print media manufacturing buffering and sorting, and corresponding method thereof

A system for performing at least one of buffering or sorting a printed element, the system comprising:

• a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element;
• an apparatus, including:
• a storage section including at least one segment having a plurality of ridges and valleys, the at least one segment configured to store the at least a portion of the printed element, and
• a gripper configured to selectively transport the at least portion of the printed element to and from the storage section;
• and
• an output section configured to selectively output the at least portion of the printed element;
• and
• a second process device configured to perform at least one operation in association with the at least a portion of the printed element.

A system for performing at least one of buffering or sorting a printed element, the system comprising:

• a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element;
• a storage section including:
• at least one gripper;
• a plurality of ridges and a plurality of valleys configured to form at least one cavity, wherein the plurality of ridges and the plurality of valleys are configured such that at least a portion of the at least one gripper is received in the at least one cavity;
• and
• an output section configured to selectively output the at least portion of the printed element;
• and
• a second process device having a second operation configuration, the second process device configured to perform at least one operation in association with the at least a portion of the printed element.