a front - oriented , front - access printer is disclosed , the fofap configured with a front - mounted fuser , the fofap comprising a print mechanism , a main paper path passing through both the print mechanism and the fuser , a media flipper for directing the paper into a duplex path , a stapler / stacker mounted in proximity to the front - mounted fuser , and a redirector within the front - mounted fuser for redirecting the paper from the duplex path to the stapler / stacker in response to selection of a staple / stacking feature .