Patent ID: 7231159
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A printer comprising: a printer housing, the printer housing defining a recess; and a user interface panel coupled to the printer housing, the interface panel including controls for controlling the printer, the user interface panel pivoting between a closed position and an open position such that when the user interface panel is in the closed position, the controls for controlling the printer are not visible and when the user interface panel is in the open position, the controls for controlling the printer are accessible, the user interface panel being positioned within the recess when the user interface panel is in the closed position, the user interface panel being substantially flush with the printer housing when the user interface panel is positioned within the recess, the user interface panel including an exposed edge when in the closed position, the exposed edge allowing a user to pivot the user interface panel between the closed position and the open position.