Apparatus and method for paper position sensing using transparent transport belt
US8857947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0095
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing apparatus has a print head and a transport mechanism including a continuous transparent belt for transporting a sheet medium past a print head. The apparatus includes a through optical sensor operable to direct a sensing beam through the belt for sensing the position of the transported sheet medium when the sheet medium breaks the beam.
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