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Printing apparatus for the selective deposition of printed sheets on supports which are adjustable as to height

US6336630B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1998
Grant dateJan 8, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2551/15
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing apparatus provided with a deposition unit for printed sheets comprising a number of copy trays situated one above the other, which trays are adjustable in height independent of one another to a deposition position with respect to the sheet delivery rollers disposed at a fixed height, and to a parking position. Upon the activation of the printing apparatus by a start key provided on the printing apparatus, a control system sets the bottom copy tray into a deposition position and the other copy trays into a higher parking position. Upon the activation of the printing apparatus by a start key disposed at a distance from the printing apparatus at a workstation, the control system selectively sets one of the other copy trays into a deposition position and the bottom copy tray into a lower parking position.

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