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Printing device and method for locating a media jam

US7092646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateApr 28, 2003
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 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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