Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stack monitoring system for an imaging apparatus for monitoring media reserves.

Abstract: A printing device including a feed roller assembly, a separation pad located adjacent to the feed roller assembly, and a printer housing having an access plate. The separation pad is user-accessible when the access plate is opened.

Abstract: A print medium transport path for a printing device transports a sheet of print medium that is charged to facilitate receipt of charged toner forming an image to be printed. The transport path includes a transfer roller for transferring said image to said print medium, a pressing roller for pressing said print medium after receipt of said image and a number of ribs running between said transfer roller and said pressing roller. The ribs are substantially parallel and spaced from each other to define the transport path.

Abstract: Interface devices for use in a computer system are provided. A representative interface device includes an interface connector and an interface adapter. The interface connector is configured to mate with the connector of a computing device. The interface adapter engages the interface connector and defines a first alignment surface. The first alignment surface is configured to engage a first protrusion of the computing device as the interface connector is moved toward mating engagement with the connector of the computing device. So configured, the interface connector can be aligned with the connector of the computing device prior engagement of the interface connector with the connector of the computing device. Other systems also are provided.

Abstract: Interface devices for use in a computer system are provided. A representative interface device includes an interface connector and an interface adapter. The interface connector is configured to mate with the connector of a computing device. The interface adapter engages the interface connector and defines a first alignment surface. The first alignment surface is configured to engage a first protrusion of the computing device as the interface connector is moved toward mating engagement with the connector of the computing device. So configured, the interface connector can be aligned with the connector of the computing device prior engagement of the interface connector with the connector of the computing device. Other systems also are provided.

Abstract: The invention includes apparatus and methods for fusing an image to a medium in conjunction with the use of an image-producing device. The image is formed by a substance which is applied to the medium, such as a toner. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a heat source which is configured to increase in temperature while the image and supporting medium are exposed to the heat source. A method in accordance with the present invention includes providing a heat source and exposing the image and medium to the heat source while the temperature of the heat source is increased.

Abstract: The invention includes apparatus and methods for fusing an image to a medium in conjunction with the use of an image-producing device. The image is formed by a substance which is applied to the medium, such as a toner. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a heat source which is configured to increase in temperature while the image and supporting medium are exposed to the heat source. A method in accordance with the present invention includes providing a heat source and exposing the image and medium to the heat source while the temperature of the heat source is increased.