Floor space efficient printer with high load and unload capability
US5222860A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/108
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
High speed printers with extended run capabilities are disclosed. A plurality of like containers are provided for carrying copy sheets to the printer and for receiving copy output from the printer. The containers are fed one after the other to supply input sheets or receive output sheets. Spent input trays or filled output trays are moved transversely to the exterior of the printer. Conveyors are utilized for the continuous feeding of copy sheet input containers or copy sheet receiving containers.
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