Jam-door open sensing using media sensor and method for use thereof
US7744077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2601/321
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An open jam-door sensor having a peripheral device such as a printer including a substantially C-shaped feed path, the C-shaped feed path defining an inner guide and an outer guide, the outer guide being connected to the peripheral device. A media sensor for detecting type of media in the device is disposed on one of said guide opposite a reflective portion disposed on the other of said guides. The media sensor also being used to detect when the outer guide is in an open position and causing a processor to inhibit device operations, such as printing.
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