Asymmetric IDZ precession in a multi-pass direct marking system

Details Asymmetric IDZ precession in a multi-pass direct marking system Asymmetric IDZ precession in a multi-pass direct marking system

2008-04-17

2011-11-08

Thompson, James A (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Detail of medium positioning

C358S001150, C358S001160, C399S266000, C399S267000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08054476

ABSTRACT:
What is disclosed is a system and method for minimizing the Inter-Document Zone (IDZ) in printing system architectures with print engines running at constant speed. The asymmetric IDZ precession disclosed herein is intended for those multi-pass systems where there is a difference in required start and stop durations of various transition subsystems such as transfer engagement and disengagement processes. This mode reduces the required inter-document zone region by shifting the zone in accordance with asymmetric timing of start and stop times of processes that must occur during this time. Advantageously, productivity gains are effectuated without altering process speeds.

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