Patent ID: 6568670
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for separating a sheet of print media from a stack of sheets, the sheets of the stack being porous and the apparatus including:a sheet conveying means for conveying a topmost sheet of print media which has been separated from the stack to a printing station of a printer; a separating means, associated with the sheet conveying means, for separating the sheet of print media from the stack, the separating means including a fluid delivery means for blowing fluid on to a top surface of the stack for effecting separation of the topmost sheet of print media from the stack; and a capturing means, carried by the sheet conveying means, for capturing at least a part of said topmost sheet and for facilitating conveyance of said topmost sheet by the sheet conveying means to the printing station.