Patent ID: 6726384
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
A print medium exit system in a printer, said system comprising:a kicker device configured to eject a sheet of print medium out of the printer; a clutch mechanism configured to prevent actuation of said kicker device when said clutch mechanism is engaged by the sheet of print medium, wherein said clutch mechanism includes a print medium-activated component configured to be engaged by the sheet of print medium; and a clutch device attached to said print medium-activated component and configured to prevent actuation of said kicker device; an actuator configured to actuate said kicker device; a feed roll shaft; at least one gear attached to said feed roll shaft and configured to rotate said actuator; and a hook attached to said feed roll shaft, wherein said clutch device is configured to prevent said at least one gear from engaging said actuator when said print medium-activated component is engaged by the sheet of print medium, and said clutch device being configured to mate with said hook when said print medium-activated component is engaged by the sheet of print medium.