Patent ID: 8705148
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A multi-function printer comprising: a document feeder configured to support a medium; a medium advancing device configured to engage the medium and advance the medium from the document feeder to a feed path; a scanner assembly configured to obtain image data from the medium at a scanning location as the medium advances from the document feeder and along the feed path, wherein the scanning location is on the feed path and the scanner assembly remains stationary as the scanner assembly obtains the image data at the scanning location; a plate positioned relative to the scanner assembly and configured to receive and position the medium toward the scanning location; a printing cartridge positioned on the feed path and configured to deliver a marking material onto the medium, wherein the printing cartridge delivers the marking material at a marking location that is separately located from the scanning location; and a feeding roller positioned along the feed path and configured to advance the medium along the feed path.