1. A batch sheet feeder comprising: an upstream first conveyor section arranged to convey sheets singly in a downstream direction to a downstream second conveyor section; said second conveyor section comprised of an upper second conveying section and a lower second conveying section forming a gap therebetween, said gap being largest at an upstream end of said second conveyor section and diminishing in size toward a downstream end of said second conveyor section; and a gate positioned proximate said downstream end of said second conveyor section for selectively blocking sheets from exiting said second conveyor section.