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Sheet discharge apparatus for printer

US5141345A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1991
Grant dateAug 25, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/106
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet discharge apparatus for a printer comprising a platen, a first discharge roller unit movable toward and away from the platen and defining a first sheet insertion passage at a location between the platen and the first discharge roller unit, an openable and closable top cover, a second discharge roller unit mounted for longitudinal movement in parallel relation to the top cover, to define a second sheet insertion passage at a location between the first discharge roller unit and the second discharge roller unit, and positioning means for the second discharge roller unit, which is provided on the printer body.

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