Printing device and method for locating a media jam
US7092646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/70
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A printing device is provided that includes a housing having a media path therethrough. The printing device includes at least one sensor for detecting when a media jam occurs in the media path. At least one indicator is operatively associated with a processor to provide a series of indications that can be used to locate the media jam. The indicators can comprise lights, audible indicators or graphical indicators.
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