Patent ID: 6290410
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B41J,G03G

Abstract:
A method for duplex handling, comprising:feeding a media sheet with a feed roller for print recording onto a first side;after first side print recording, reversing motion of the media sheet and redirecting the media sheet with a first media guide into engagement with a drive roller of a duplex handling module;driving entry of the media sheet with the drive roller into a shute;after a trailing edge of the media sheet is released from a first pinch point, engaging a second pinch point to drive the media sheet to exit the shute, wherein the media sheet encounters a second media guide;receiving the media sheet onto the feed roller;feeding the media sheet into an input tray;picking the media sheet from the input tray; andfeeding the media sheet for print recording onto a second side, wherein the second media guide blocks re-entry of the media sheet back into the shute.