Patent ID: 6089773
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A print media feed system for feeding a print medium in an advance direction through a print zone in an ink jet printer, said print media feed system comprising:an ink jetting printhead defining the print zone;a media control surface positioned in association with said printhead, said media control surface being configured for engaging a back side of the print medium;a feed roller positioned upstream from the print zone relative to the advance direction of the print medium; andat least one deflector plate assembly pivotable about an axis of rotation and including at least one metering roller and at least one deflector plate, each said metering roller being positioned in association and defining a nip with said feed roller through which the print medium passes, each said deflector plate including a deflector end which is disposed between each said metering roller and said printhead, each said deflector end being configured for deflecting the print medium, each said metering roller and each said deflector end being movable toward and away from said feed roller upon rotation of said at least one deflector plate assembly about said axis of rotation.