Media input selector and method

Details Media input selector and method Media input selector and method

1993-11-23

1996-04-30

Jillions, John M.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Convolute winding of material

With cutting, perforating, or notching

242560, 2425644, 226110, 226180, B65H 1910, B65H 2002

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055117430

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus automatically switches from one web media type to another, using a single drive roller to access and drive one of two web media supply cassettes mounted within an imaging system. A gear motor and eccentric shaft position and load the drive roller against either of two driven rollers. The media is nipped between the drive roller and one of the driven rollers and is advanced by the drive roller into the imaging system as needed. To switch media supply cassettes, the media is cut beyond the drive roller. The media is then drawn back into the supply cassette to free the media path for the alternate media to advance from the other of the two media supply cassettes.

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