Media registration system with sheet curl control
US8702094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H29/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to aspects illustrated herein, a system, a printmaking device, and a method for pre-curling and registering media are provided herein. The system includes a media curler system and a deskew mechanism. The media curler system pre-curls at least one of lead edge and a trail edge of a sheet before delivery to a media hold-down transport. The deskew mechanism is coupled to the media curler system for pivoting the media curler system about a pivot axis to deskew the sheet. The pivot axis extends perpendicular to the media transport path. In operation, as the lead edge enters the pre-curling and registration system, the media curler system pre-curls the sheet towards the media hold-down transport. As the sheet is being pre-curled, the deskew mechanism pivots the media curler system about the pivot axis to correct any skew errors in the sheet.
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