The junction gate diverts the paper into one of three paths.

[A]

Staple mode

[B]

Shift mode

[C]

Staple mode

  • In proof mode the junction gate guides the paper up to the proof tray.
  • In shift mode the junction gate does not move and remains level so paper feeds straight and level to the shift tray.
  • In the staple mode, the junction gate guides to paper down to the stack/staple unit.