Patent ID: 9132666
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
1. A curl control assembly for use in a printing device having an output for printed media, comprising: an ejection flap assembly configured to include a hinged door to deflect through an arc and adjacent the output of the printing device and configured to controllably assume a first predetermined position designed to help control a first amount of curl of the printed media as the printed media exits the output of the printing device and a second predetermined position designed to help control a second amount of curl of the printed media as the printed media exits the output of the printing device; a positioning assembly adjacent the ejection flap assembly and configured to selectively position the ejection flap assembly in one of the first predetermined position and the second predetermined position; and an actuator coupled to the positioning assembly and configured to have both a latched state that helps prevent movement of the positioning assembly and an unlatched state that permits movement of the positioning assembly.