Apparatus for feeding both cut sheet and fan fold paper in a printer
US5005746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/48
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for feeding paper in a printer adapted to utilize both fan fold paper and cut sheet paper includes a push tractor for feeding fan fold paper. A print head is positioned downstream of the push tractor along the paper path. A paper feed roller is positioned intermediate the push tractor and the print head. The feed roller selectively feeds paper towards the print head. A discharge roller is positioned downstream of the print head for feeding paper. The apparatus detecting the type of paper being fed and varying the pressure utilized by the feed roller to feed the paper in response thereto.
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