Patent ID: 6389969
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A print engine chassis for supporting an imaging drum, an imaging drum motor mounted to a first end of said imaging drum, and a printhead translation assembly and translation motor, said chassis comprising:a sheet metal frame comprising a plurality of interlocking rigid members; wherein said interlocking rigid members form a first sidewall having a first thickness for supporting a first hub containing said imaging drum motor and a second sidewall having a second thickness for supporting a second hub mounted to a second end of said imaging drum; wherein said first and second sidewalls are disposed on opposite ends of said imaging drum; wherein said thickness of said first sidewall is greater than said thickness of said second sidewall; wherein said interlocking rigid members are fitted together using a plurality of slots; wherein said thickness of said sidewalls are adjustable such that said second sidewall thickness is greater than said first sidewall thickness when said imaging drum motor is disposed to be supported by said second sidewall, wherein said printhead translation assembly writes information in a first direction when said thickness of said first sidewall is greater than said thickness of said second sidewall; and wherein said printhead translator assembly writes information in a second direction when said thickness of said second sidewall is greater than said thickness of said first sidewall.