Patent ID: 8376361
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. A method for printed media stack management in an image production device, comprising: determining if a single media stacker cart has been physically removed from a finishing module during a print job, wherein if it is determined that the single media stacker cart has been physically removed from the finishing module during a print job, moving one or more media path selection devices to enable the printed media to be stacked onto a media stacking tray, wherein the media stacking tray is located directly above the single media stacker cart and is not located on another media stacker cart; determining if the single media stacker cart has been physically returned to the finishing module, wherein if it is determined that the single media stacker cart has been physically returned to the finishing module, and moving the one or more media path selection devices by a media stacking management unit to enable the printed media to be stacked onto the single media stacker cart.