Modular finisher for a reproduction apparatus

For use with a reproduction apparatus producing reproduction sets of a series of reproductions reproduced on sheets respectively, an improved modular finisher apparatus for forming completely finished reproduction sets, said improved modular finisher apparatus comprising:

• a first housing;
• a cover for said first housing;
• first auxiliary modular device receiving means for receiving an auxiliary modular device in said cover;
• means in said first housing for receiving sheets of reproduction sets from said reproduction apparatus;
• means in said first housing for defining a first feed path extending from said receiving means;
• second auxiliary modular device receiving means for receiving an auxiliary modular device in said first housing;
• a second housing associated with said first housing;
• means in said second housing communicating with said first feed path defining means for collecting sheets from said first feed path defining means;
• means in said second housing for stapling collected sheets into stapled reproduction sets;
• means associated with said second housing for collecting stapled reproduction sets;
• means, in said second housing defining a second feed path from said sheet collecting means to said set collecting means, for directing stapled reproduction sets from said sheet collecting means to said set collecting means;
• third auxiliary modular device receiving means for receiving an auxiliary modular device in said second housing;
• at least one auxiliary modular device selected from the group of a Z-folder, a saddle stitcher, and an insert tray;
• said selected at least one auxiliary modular device being received in said first, second, or third auxiliary modular device receiving means;
• and
• means for providing sheet transport paths from said first feed path defining means to any of the selected auxiliary modular devices.