Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a frame, a rail integral to each side of the frame, an output receptacle extending between and mounted to the rails for movement thereon, and a quick release fastener connected to the frame. In another embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a rectangular frame, a horizontally oriented output receptacle extending between sides of the frame, and quick release fasteners connected to the top and bottom of the frame. In one embodiment, the quick release fasteners include key hole plugs and a quarter turn fastener.

Abstract: A rail support for a print media output receptacle, such as a paper tray, and a drive system for moving a print media output receptacle. In one embodiment, a frame for supporting a print media output receptacle includes a top, a bottom opposite the top and parallel side rails extending between the top and the bottom. The rails are configured to guide movement of the media output receptacle. In another embodiment, a print media output device includes a frame, a pair of vertically oriented rails disposed parallel to and opposite one another, each rail defining one side of the frame, a reversing motor supported by the frame, and a horizontally oriented output receptacle operatively coupled to the motor. The receptacle extends between and is mounted to the rails for movement thereon up and down at the urging of the motor.

Abstract: A print media stack clamp and method for processing print media in an output receptacle. In one embodiment, a print media output device includes an output receptacle and a surface extending over and facing the receptacle. One or both of the receptacle and the surface are movable relative to one another such that print media output to the receptacle can be alternately clamped between the surface and the receptacle and released. In another embodiment, a method for processing print media in an output receptacle includes outputting a first document to the receptacle, moving the first document toward one side of the receptacle, clamping the first document in the receptacle, outputting a second document to the receptacle on top of the first document while the first document is clamped, releasing the first document, and moving the second document toward the one side of the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a print media registration device. More particularly, and by way of example and not limitation, the invention is directed to a printed media registration arm that sweeps an arc while carrying a document output to a tray or other receptacle to move the document into the corner of the receptacle.

Abstract: A print media stack clamp and method for processing print media in an output receptacle. In one embodiment, a print media output device includes an output receptacle and a surface extending over and facing the receptacle. One or both of the receptacle and the surface are movable relative to one another such that print media output to the receptacle can be alternately clamped between the surface and the receptacle and released. In another embodiment, a method for processing print media in an output receptacle includes outputting a first document to the receptacle, moving the first document toward one side of the receptacle, clamping the first document in the receptacle, outputting a second document to the receptacle on top of the first document while the first document is clamped, releasing the first document, and moving the second document toward the one side of the receptacle.

Abstract: A rail support for a print media output receptacle, such as a paper tray, and a drive system for moving a print media output receptacle. In one embodiment, a frame for supporting a print media output receptacle includes a tip, a bottom opposite the top and parallel side rails extending between the top and the bottom. The rails are configured to guide movement of the media output receptacle. In another embodiment, a print media output device includes a frame, a pair of vetically oriented rails disposed parallel to and opposite one another, each rail defining one side of the frame, a reversing motor supported by the frame, and a horizontally oriented output receptacle operatively coupled to the motor. The receptacle extends between and is mounted to the rails for movement thereon up and down at the urging of the motor.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a frame, a rail integral to each side of the frame, an output receptacle extending between and mounted to the rails for movement thereon, and a quick release fastener connected to the frame. In another embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a rectangular frame, a horizontally oriented output receptacle extending between sides of the frame, and quick release fasteners connected to the top and bottom of the frame. In one embodiment, the quick release fasteners include key hole plugs and a quarter turn fastener.