Patent ID: 7303345
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for recording an image onto a sheet medium, comprising: a) an entrance drive roller paired with a corresponding entrance pressure roller to form an entrance nip for transporting the sheet medium into an image recording section; b) the image recording section comprising a write head for recording onto a portion of the sheet medium being transported between the entrance nip and an exit nip; c) the exit nip formed by an exit drive roller paired with a corresponding exit pressure roller, for transporting the sheet medium out from the image recording section; d) a motor for providing rotary motion to a pinion roller, the pinion roller mechanically coupled to the entrance and exit drive rollers; and e) a magnetic loading mechanism providing a loading force to nest the pinion roller into rotational contact against a portion of the entrance and exit drive rollers; wherein said drive rollers contacting said sheet media are not magnetized.