Gateless diverter—'S' shaped paper path

A system that transports paper within a printing machine, comprising:

• a paper path that has a first end and a second end and a width defined by a first wall located in opposition to a second wall to facilitate transport of paper from the first end to the second end;
• a first entry point that is located at an angle to the paper path that allows one or more sheets of paper to enter the paper path in succession;
• a convex section that is adjacent to the first entry point that directs the leading edge of the one or more sheets away from the first entry point;
• a second entry point that is located a distance from the first entry point that allows paper to enter the paper path;
• a concave section that is located between the convex section and the second entry point to direct the leading edge of the one or more sheets of paper away from the second entry point;
• and
• a ramp that is located adjacent to each of the first entry point and the second entry point, wherein the ramp is a recessed portion of the side wall of the paper path that is shared with each of the first entry point and the second entry point, wherein said convex and concave sections are adjacent to one another and create an ‘S’ shaped portion in said system.

A method for transporting paper to avoid stubbing within a printing machine, comprising:

• receiving a sheet of paper into a first end of a paper path, the sheet of paper has a leading edge;
• advancing the sheet through the paper path via a first nip to a second nip, wherein the first nip and the second nip each include at least one pair of rollers;
• directing the leading edge of the sheet away from a first entry point via the second nip, the first entry point is located on the side of the paper path;
• advancing the sheet past the first entry point through an ‘S’ shaped portion including a convex section and a concave section of the paper path, wherein the convex section is located adjacent to the concave section;
• and
• directing the leading edge of the sheet away from a second entry point via a third nip, the second entry point is located on the side of the paper path.