Multi-function media eject system in an ink jet printer

US6796556B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lexmark International, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Douglas Laurence Robertson · Lexington, US
• Randall David Mayo · Georgetown, US
• Barry Baxter Stout · Lexington, US
• Michael Anthony Marra, III · Lexington, US
• Walter K. Cousins · Lexington, US
• Herman Anthony Smith · Winchester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 25, 2003
• Grant date: Sep 28, 2004
• Expiry date: Apr 25, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2701/1313
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A media eject system for a printer having an output tray includes an edge wing for supporting an edge of media exiting the printer, the edge wing movable between support and non-support positions. A kicker engages a trailing edge of media and moves the media into the tray. The kicker is movable between a retracted position and an extended position and operable to move the media into the tray by movement of the kicker from the retracted position to the extended position. A controller determines a print condition including at least one of a media type and a print format, and adjusts a position of the wing dependent upon the print condition.