Passport production system and method

A method of personalizing a multiple page, bound document, comprising:

• inputting a bound document into a first leafing mechanism;
• turning to a first preselected page using the first leafing mechanism;
• inputting the document into a first personalization mechanism;
• performing a personalization operation on the first preselected page;
• and
• inputting the bound document into a second leafing mechanism downstream from the first personalization mechanism, turning to a second preselected page, inputting the document into a second personalization mechanism downstream from the second leafing mechanism, and performing a personalization operation on the second preselected page that is different from the personalization operation performed by the first personalization mechanism.

A system for personalizing a multiple page, bound document, comprising:

• a plurality of personalization mechanisms each of which is configured to perform a personalization operation on one or more pages of the document;
• and
• a plurality of leafing mechanisms each of which includes apparatus for turning pages of the document;
• wherein the personalization mechanisms and leafing mechanisms are arranged such that for each said personalization mechanism that performs a personalization function on a page of the document that is different from a page personalized by a preceding one of said personalization mechanisms, there is one of said leafing mechanisms associated with each said personalization mechanism for turning to a correct page.