Method and system for providing sheet stack level control
US6908082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H1/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing the ability to more effectively control a paper stack in a reproduction apparatus. The level control behavior of the paper stack is characterized, and accordingly, additional lift commands are signaled when the behavior indicates that such increments are necessary. The behavior is characterized by sampling data during a sampling period including switch initiated increments. Upon characterization, additional increments are initiated by a source other than the switch initiated increments to more effectively control the paper stack.
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