A method and apparatus for raster processing print data wherein multiple print-processing nodes process a print stream serially as it passes through those nodes. Support members disposed between liquid crystal panels and a prism are made of a thermoplastic polymer material, and the liquid crystal panels and the support members are fixed to each other by heat-fusion of the support members. Following upload, the content is replicated from the given storage site to at least one other storage site in the set. 3 for electromagnetic energy having a wavelength of about 700 nm. The second side support piece includes a second support surface adapted to engage and support a second side surface of the object.