Sheet discharge mechanism for an ink jet printer
US6322068A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1313
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet with an image formed thereon by an ink jet mechanism is held over the second sheet output tray. Then the sheet being held on the second sheet output tray is pushed out in the direction of discharge of the sheet by means of a rotating sheet discharge arm so that the sheet drops onto the first sheet output tray.
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