Abstract: In some examples, a controller can include a processing resource and a memory resource storing instructions to cause the processing resource to determine a reservoir for a spitting operation of a printhead in an imaging device based on predetermined reservoir data, determine a spit type for the spitting operation of the printhead, and cause the spitting operation to occur in the reservoir using the determined spit type.

Abstract: An example printing device includes a memory to store data to print to a print media, a page pick mechanism to pick a page of the print media from a print media source, and a controller connected to the memory and the page pick mechanism. The controller is to control a timing of the page pick mechanism to pick a next page of print media based on a quantification of the data in the memory for a current page.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor and a memory on which are stored computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, may cause the processor to receive a first sheet count before execution of a print job, receive a second sheet count after execution of the print job, and determine a number of sheets printed for the print job based on the first sheet count and the second sheet count. The processor may update a pick mechanism activation counter value based on the determined number of printed sheets. Based on a determination that the updated pick mechanism activation counter value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the processor may cause a pick mechanism to be actuated to sense a media stack height of print media.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor and a memory on which are stored computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, may cause the processor to receive a first sheet count before execution of a print job, receive a second sheet count after execution of the print job, and determine a number of sheets printed for the print job based on the first sheet count and the second sheet count. The processor may update a pick mechanism activation counter value based on the determined number of printed sheets. Based on a determination that the updated pick mechanism activation counter value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the processor may cause a pick mechanism to be actuated to sense a media stack height of print media.

Abstract: In an example, a method may include determining a range of motion of a pick arm during lifting of the pick arm from a media stack position to a hard stop position in an image forming apparatus. The pick arm may have a pick roller at one end for picking a media sheet from a media stack and pivotally mounted at an opposite end to enable angular movement of the pick arm relative to the media stack. Further, the method may include estimating a height of the media stack based on the determined range of motion of the pick arm from the media stack position to the hard stop position. Furthermore, the method may include indicating an amount of media sheets remaining in the media stack corresponding to the estimated height.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or method may be implemented in accordance with aspects characterized herein. A controller may identify a state of an image forming apparatus and generate feedback signals to instruct a mechanical actuator, which moves an imaging component of an image forming apparatus to indicate the state. Accordingly, mechanical printing type componentry, such as linear, rotary, print head or scanning mechanisms, may be utilized for carrying out printing-related functions and to generate audible, visual and/or haptic feedback.

Abstract: A media transport includes a feed roller to be rotated in a first direction, and an input/output roller to be rotated in the first direction to direct media into a media path with rotation of the feed roller in the first direction, where the feed roller is to be rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction to advance the media within the media path and, with the rotation of the feed roller in the second direction, the input/output roller is to be temporarily decoupled from rotation with the feed roller.

Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure describes a printing device that includes a processor resource, and a non-transitory memory resource storing machine-readable instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processor resource to: detect a slippage probability for a pick roller of a print medium to be utilized for a print job of the printing device, determine a speed of the pick roller based on the slippage probability, and instruct the pick roller to be activated at the speed to pick the print medium and move the print medium to a turn roller.

Abstract: Example techniques for controlling a movement of a print carriage are described. In an example, in response to a determination that a movement of the print carriage in a printing device may be an unstable movement, a first movement parameter value may be associated with the movement of the print carriage, to prevent the unstable movement.

Abstract: Subsequent to completion of printing on a current media sheet, a pick transmission of the printing device linking a motor of the printing device to a pick roller of the printing device is engaged to load a next media sheet via the motor driving the pick roller. While the next media sheet is being loaded due to the motor driving the pick roller, the current media sheet is ejected via the motor driving an eject roller of the printing device.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a processor and a memory in which is stored machine-readable instructions that are executable by the processor. The instructions cause the processor to determine a first operating torque response of a motor during a first operation of the apparatus, determine a second operating torque response of the motor during a second operation of the apparatus, the second operation being different from the first process, and determine an amount of media present in a media bin based on the first operating torque response and the second operating torque response.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to examples of adjusting the gaps between a first print medium and a second print medium. In one example, the first print medium may be picked by a pick-up roller from an input tray and may be conveyed to towards a transfer roller along a travel path. Further, according to the example, a homing position of the first print medium along the travel path may be determined. Once the homing position is determined, a second print medium may be picked by the pick-up roller. Further, a gap between a leading edge of the second print medium and a trailing edge of the first medium may be adjusted by regulating a rotational speed of the pick-up roller based on a rotational speed of the transfer roller.

Abstract: An apparatus (102) with moveable platen ribs (110,112), is described. The apparatus comprises a platen (108) for supporting print media (106). The platen extends in a plane in which the print media is conveyed to be printed. The apparatus further includes a first set of platen ribs (110) and a second set of platen ribs (112) each mounted on the platen. The second set of platen ribs are moveable approximately perpendicular to the plane.

Abstract: The present subject matter discloses detection of positions of print medium for driving the print medium for printing in a printing system, in an example implementation, a motor is operated for driving the print medium, at a first specific speed, along a media-path in the printing system. After a first specific number of rotations of the motor, it is detected, based on identification of a torque change event, that the print medium at a de-skew position in the media-path. At the de-skew position a leading edge of the print medium is at a de-skew unit of the printing system and the torque change event is indicative of a deviation in a current operating torque of the motor from a standard operating torque of the motor.

Abstract: A printing apparatus determines a change in torque of a motor that moves a pick arm for translating print media, determines based on the change in torque whether a media in present adjacent to the pick arm.

Abstract: The present subject matter describes determination of amount of print media present in an input tray of a printing system. In an example implementation of the present subject matter, a current operating torque of a motor that moves a pick arm for drawing print media from the input tray is monitored. The current operating torque is monitored while the pick arm is moved between a rest position and a pick-ready position. Based on the monitored operating torque, it is determined whether amount of print media present in the input tray is one of below and above a predefined amount of print media.

Abstract: A sheet fed device having a media tray and a sensor assembly is disclosed. The media tray includes a major surface having a leading portion and a trailing portion. The sensor assembly is operably coupled to the media tray. The sensor assembly includes a detector spaced-apart from and movable relative to the media tray in a path laterally across the major surface between the leading portion and the trailing portion.

Abstract: A sheet fed device having a media tray and a sensor assembly is disclosed. The media tray includes a major surface having a leading portion and a trailing portion. The sensor assembly is operably coupled to the media tray. The sensor assembly includes a detector spaced-apart from and movable relative to the media tray in a path laterally across the major surface between the leading portion and the trailing portion.

Abstract: A printing apparatus determines a change in torque of a motor that moves a pick arm for translating print media, determines based on the change in torque whether a media in present adjacent to the pick arm.

Abstract: The present subject matter describes determination of amount of print media present in an input tray of a printing system. In an example implementation of the present subject matter, a current operating torque of a motor that moves a pick arm for drawing print media from the input tray is monitored. The current operating torque is monitored while the pick arm is moved between a rest position and a pick-ready position. Based on the monitored operating torque, it is determined whether amount of print media present in the input tray is one of below and above a predefined amount of print media.