Method and apparatus for holding recording media onto a media support surface
US6133936A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2515/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for holding recording media onto a media support surface, comprises, a media support element including a media support surface and a second side, substantially opposing the media support surface. A plurality of vacuum ports pass from the media support surface to the second side and communicate with a device for drawing air through each of the plurality of vacuum ports to hold the recording media against said media support surface. A sequencing manifold connected between the device for drawing air and the plurality of vacuum ports selectively draws air through a portion of the plurality of vacuum ports over a region substantially matching the size of the recording media.
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