Apparatus and method for automatically changing printer modes
US6594452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/209
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus automatically changing printer modes includes a printer with at least two modes. A fusing assembly is connected to the printer and an automatic fusing assembly manipulator is connected to the printer and to the fusing assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the automatic fusing assembly manipulator is a solenoid device, the printer is a LaserJet printer, the printer connection is a DC controller, and the fusing assembly connection is a cam device. In a further aspect of the invention a default position and a paper jam position are provided.
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