Multiple-function printer with common output path mechanism with

Details Multiple-function printer with common output path mechanism with Multiple-function printer with common output path mechanism with

1996-10-01

1998-04-14

Bennett, Christopher A.

Typewriting machines

Sheet or web

For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder

400638, 347215, 271314, B41J 13036

Patent

active

057384541

ABSTRACT:
A common printer platen for conveying printed media and documents to a printer exit includes an exit mechanism having a series of floating spaced guide ribs to accommodate printed media or documents of a first range of thickness and printed media or documents of a second range of greater thickness. An exit chassis includes a longitudinal first edge, a series of spaced guide ribs including an integral beam forming a star wheel carrier is pivotably mounted transversely to the chassis first edge, and spring members extend between the chassis and the beams for accommodating printed media or documents of a greater thickness conveyed through a nip formed by the star wheels and a printer roller.

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