Systems for aligning a media sheet in an image forming apparatus
US7926806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for aligning a media sheet in a media path of an image forming apparatus includes an input area with an alignment edge to initially laterally align the media sheet. The media sheet may then move through an alignment nip which is constructed to laterally move the media sheet against a reference edge. The media sheet moves along the reference edge and become aligned prior to moving to a transport belt. The media sheet may then move through one or more transfer nips to receive one or more images.
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