Dual path roll for an image forming device

Details Dual path roll for an image forming device Dual path roll for an image forming device

2004-03-01

2008-10-07

Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3653)

Sheet feeding or delivering

Delivering

Multiple discharge

C271S225000, C271S184000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431293

ABSTRACT:
A dual roll to move two separate media sheets simulatneously along a section of a media path. The dual roll includes a first path formed by a first nip, and a second path formed by a second nip. A drive roll forms a section of both nips. Methods of using the dual roll are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises rotating the drive roll to move a first sheet in a first direction and simultaneously moving a second sheet in a second direction.

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