| abstract |
A binder assembly integrated with a printer comprises a powered spike wheel assembly for transferring a sheet of paper from the printer; an angled platen for receiving the sheet of paper from the spike wheel assembly, the angled platen provided vertically below the printer, and receiving the sheet of paper in a substantially upright portrait configuration; a binding platen provided opposite the angled platen; and a cable winder mechanism including a cable winder shaft, a system of wheels, and a steel cable attached to the cable winder shaft and arranged around the system of wheels. The cable winder mechanism is engaged with the binding platen and adapted to propel the binding platen towards the angled platen. |