Print media feed system for an ink jet printer

Details Print media feed system for an ink jet printer Print media feed system for an ink jet printer

1997-12-12

2000-07-18

Hilten, John S.

Typewriting machines

Sheet or web

Including sheet guide

400645, B41J 1310

Patent

active

060897732

ABSTRACT:
A print media feed system feeds a print medium in an advance direction through a print zone in an ink jet printer. A printhead includes a plurality of ink emitting nozzles and defines the print zone. A media control surface is positioned in association with the printhead. The media control surface is configured for engaging a back side of the print medium. A feed roller is positioned upstream from the print zone relative to the advance direction of the print medium. At least one deflector plate assembly is pivotable about an axis of rotation and includes at least one metering roller and at least one deflector plate. Each metering roller is positioned in association and defines a nip with the feed roller through which the print medium passes. Each deflector plate includes a deflector end which is disposed between each metering roller and the printhead. The deflector end is configured for deflecting the print medium. Each metering roller and the deflector end are movable toward and away from the feed roller upon rotation of the at least one deflector plate assembly about the axis of rotation.

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