Architecture for an image-forming device
    1.
    发明申请
    Architecture for an image-forming device 有权
    图像形成装置的结构

    公开(公告)号:US20070248377A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11407307

    申请日:2006-04-19

    IPC分类号: G03G15/00 G03G21/00

    摘要: An image forming device includes a body having a top, a bottom, a front and a back. In one embodiment, a plurality of horizontally-aligned imaging units, each comprising a photoconductive member, transfer toner images to an intermediate transfer mechanism located below the plurality of imaging units. A pick mechanism may pick media sheets from a media input tray and feeds the media towards the front of the body. For duplex printing, the media sheets may travel along a duplex path that extends along the front of the body. In one embodiment, an access door at the front of the body pivots between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, a user may gain access to both media paths.

    摘要翻译: 图像形成装置包括具有顶部,底部,前部和后部的主体。 在一个实施例中,多个水平对准的成像单元,每个成像单元均包含感光体,将调色剂图像转印到位于多个成像单元下方的中间转印机构。 拾取机构可以从介质输入托盘拾取介质片,并将介质馈送到身体的前部。 对于双面打印,介质片可以沿着沿着身体前部延伸的双工路径行进。 在一个实施例中,位于主体前部的检修门在关闭位置和打开位置之间枢转。 在打开位置,用户可以访问两个媒体路径。

    Devices for moving a media sheet within an image forming apparatus
    2.
    发明申请
    Devices for moving a media sheet within an image forming apparatus 审中-公开
    用于在图像形成装置内移动介质片的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070248366A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11406610

    申请日:2006-04-19

    IPC分类号: G03G15/00

    摘要: The present application is directed to devices for determining the position of a media sheet. An encoder roller is positioned to contact a media sheet. In one embodiment, the encoder roller is positioned within an input area and rests on a top-most media sheet within a media stack. Movement of the media sheet is detected by an encoder. The media sheet is further moved by other means, such as a pick mechanism and transport rollers. The expected movement of the media sheets through these means may be compared to the actual movement detected by the encoder.

    摘要翻译: 本申请涉及用于确定介质片的位置的装置。 定位编码辊以接触介质片。 在一个实施例中,编码器辊定位在输入区域内并且搁置在介质堆叠内的最上面的介质片材上。 介质片的移动由编码器检测。 介质片材通过其它方式进一步移动,例如拾取机构和输送辊。 可以通过这些装置预期的介质片的移动与由编码器检测到的实际运动进行比较。

    Architectures for multi-functional image forming devices
    4.
    发明申请
    Architectures for multi-functional image forming devices 有权
    多功能成像装置的架构

    公开(公告)号:US20070247511A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11407261

    申请日:2006-04-19

    IPC分类号: B41J2/435

    CPC分类号: G03G15/6529 G03G21/1638

    摘要: Multi-functional image forming devices that may include a base color laser printer comprising a front side, a back side, a top, and a bottom. The color laser printer may further include a media path, a laser printhead, and a plurality of image forming units. A scanning mechanism comprising a scan bed may be mounted on the top of the base color laser printer. In one embodiment, the media path includes a first section positioned within the base color laser printer and a second section that extends between the scanning mechanism and the top of the base color laser printer. In one embodiment, the scanning mechanism is pivotally mounted to the base color laser printer and movable to access the second section of the media path.

    摘要翻译: 多功能图像形成装置,其可以包括基色激光打印机,其包括前侧,后侧,顶部和底部。 彩色激光打印机还可以包括介质路径,激光打印头和多个图像形成单元。 包括扫描床的扫描机构可以安装在基色激光打印机的顶部上。 在一个实施例中,介质路径包括位于基色激光打印机内的第一部分和在扫描机构和基色激光打印机的顶部之间延伸的第二部分。 在一个实施例中,扫描机构枢转地安装到基色激光打印机并且可移动以接近媒体路径的第二部分。

    Methods and devices for reducing wear on a print cartridge
    5.
    发明申请
    Methods and devices for reducing wear on a print cartridge 有权
    减少打印碳粉盒磨损的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070217828A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-20

    申请号:US11384531

    申请日:2006-03-20

    IPC分类号: G03G15/01

    摘要: A system and method reduces wear on an image-forming device. The image-forming device includes one or more toner cartridges, each having an associated PC drum and transport member to transport toner images or media. Each of the PC drums maintain contact with a surface of the transport member regardless of whether they are being used to form a toner image. A controller controls the rotation of the PC drums to rotate or not rotate while in contact with the surface of the transport member.

    摘要翻译: 系统和方法减少了图像形成装置上的磨损。 图像形成装置包括一个或多个墨粉盒,每个墨粉盒具有相关联的PC滚筒和传送构件以传送调色剂图像或介质。 每个PC鼓都保持与传送构件的表面接触,而不管它们是否用于形成调色剂图像。 控制器控制PC鼓的旋转以在与传送构件的表面接触的同时旋转或不旋转。

    Method and device for conveying waste toner in an image forming device
    6.
    发明申请
    Method and device for conveying waste toner in an image forming device 有权
    用于在图像形成装置中输送废调色剂的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060188302A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11062396

    申请日:2005-02-22

    IPC分类号: G03G21/00 G03G21/12

    CPC分类号: G03G21/12 G03G21/105

    摘要: A conveyor mechanism for moving waste toner within an interior of a waste toner reservoir. The conveyor mechanism has a first end positioned in proximity to an inlet into the waste toner reservoir, and a second end positioned vertically above the first end. The conveyor mechanism operates to move the toner from a lower position within the waste toner reservoir to the vertically elevated position. The conveyor device may allow for the capacity of the waste toner reservoir to be more fully utilized. In use, the conveyor device is activated and waste toner is moved into the upper reaches of the waste toner reservoir.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在废调色剂储存器的内部移动废调色剂的输送机构。 输送机构具有位于废料调色剂储存器的入口附近的第一端和位于第一端垂直方向上的第二端。 传送机构用于将调色剂从废调色剂贮存器内的较低位置移动到垂直升高的位置。 传送装置可以允许更充分地利用废调色剂储存器的容量。 在使用中,传送装置被激活,并且废调色剂被移动到废调色剂贮存器的上部。