Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to reducing inductive losses and controlling driver and laser diode temperatures in an optical assembly comprising a laser diode. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides an optical assembly comprising a printed circuit board, and a laser diode package and laser diode driver mounted to the printed circuit board. Further, a heat sink is coupled to the laser diode driver and configured to provide a first thermal path for conducting heat from the laser diode driver. Additionally, a coupler may further be coupled to the laser diode package and printed circuit board, wherein the coupler is configured to provide a second, different thermal path for conducting heat from the laser diode package.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to reducing inductive losses and controlling driver and laser diode temperatures in an optical assembly comprising a laser diode. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides an optical assembly comprising a printed circuit board, and a laser diode package and laser diode driver mounted to the printed circuit board. Further, a heat sink is coupled to the laser diode driver and configured to provide a first thermal path for conducting heat from the laser diode driver. Additionally, a coupler may further be coupled to the laser diode package and printed circuit board, wherein the coupler is configured to provide a second, different thermal path for conducting heat from the laser diode package.

Abstract: Example embodiments of a diaphragm are shown and described.

Abstract: An embodiment of an air heating apparatus includes a mass to store heat energy and a heater to provide the heat energy to the mass.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for providing a media pick assembly with a motorized carriage.

Abstract: Structures and methods are disclosed for at least partially forming an image on a media disposed on a platen, directing air from a dryer at the platen, and circulating the air from the platen back to the dryer.

Abstract: Structures and methods are disclosed for at least partially forming an image on a media disposed on a platen, directing air from a dryer at the platen, and circulating the air from the platen back to the dryer.

Abstract: A media hold down and heating assembly of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a dielectric against which media is positioned, a conductive heating element, and an electrostatic hold down element. The conductive heating element is to conductively heat the media through the dielectric. The electrostatic hold down element is to electrostatically hold down the media against the dielectric.

Abstract: Example embodiments of a diaphragm are shown and described.

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for a controller for use with a capacitive mat, the controller configured to selectively electrically energize a first node of the capacitive mat in response to an input. The controller is further configured to wait for a first predetermined period of time, and to electrically energize a second node of the capacitive mat after the first predetermined period time. A method of the present invention provides for controlling a capacitive mat, the method including receiving an input, (and electrically energizing a first node of the capacitive mat at a first predetermined potential. The method also includes waiting for a first predetermined period of time, and electrically energizing a second node of the capacitive mat after the first predetermined period of time.) This repeats the scenario stated in lines 5–7. The abstract only mentions one of the three methods.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling a capacitive mat by energizing first and second nodes of the capacitive mat with opposite polarity, forming an image on the media, and reversing the polarity of the first and second nodes.

Abstract: Structures and methods are disclosed for at least partially forming an image on a media disposed on a platen, directing air from a dryer at the platen, and circulating the air from the platen back to the dryer.

Abstract: An embodiment of an air heating apparatus includes a mass to store heat energy and a heater to provide the heat energy to the mass.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling a capacitive mat by energizing first and second nodes of the capacitive mat with opposite polarity, forming an image on the media, and reversing the polarity of the first and second nodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printer having a platen, a chassis sidewall and an attachment portion connecting the platen to the chassis sidewall. The attachment portion biases the platen toward the chassis sidewall.

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for a controller for use with a capacitive mat, the controller configured to selectively electrically energize a first node of the capacitive mat in response to an input. The controller is further configured to wait for a first predetermined period of time, and to electrically energize a second node of the capacitive mat after the first predetermined period time. A method of the present invention provides for controlling a capacitive mat, the method including receiving an input, (and electrically energizing a first node of the capacitive mat at a first predetermined potential. The method also includes waiting for a first predetermined period of time, and electrically energizing a second node of the capacitive mat after the first predetermined period of time.) This repeats the scenario stated in lines 5-7. The abstract only mentions one of the three methods.

Abstract: A media hold down and heating assembly of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a dielectric against which media is positioned, a conductive heating element, and an electrostatic hold down element. The conductive heating element is to conductively heat the media through the dielectric. The electrostatic hold down element is to electrostatically hold down the media against the dielectric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printer having a platen, a chassis sidewall and an attachment portion connecting the platen to the chassis sidewall. The attachment portion biases the platen toward the chassis sidewall.