James E Franks

US Patent:

6428224, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/468140

Inventors:

Benjamin Alan Askren - Lexington KY
Ronald Willard Baker - Versailles KY
James Richard Franks - Lexington KY
Michael Lewis Pawley - Nicholasville KY
Steven Andrew Rice - Shelbyville KY

Assignee:

Lexmark International, Inc. - Lexington KY

International Classification:

B41J 1142

US Classification:

400582, 400583, 347104, 347105

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method and system for accurately indexing print receiving media of various types. A media indexing system is provided that includes a roller capable of indexing a print receiving medium in response to an indexing operation. A relationship exists between a commanded indexing operation of the roller and resultant indexing of a first type of print receiving medium. A type of print receiving medium is supplied to the media indexing system. The type of the print receiving medium is generally identified. A desired amount by which the print receiving medium should be indexed is identified. A commanded indexing operation of the roller to index by the desired amount is modified based on the type of the print receiving medium and the relationship. The print receiving can be indexed by substantially the desired amount.

US Patent:

6893174, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Jul 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/197449

Inventors:

Benjamin Alan Askren - Lexington KY, US
Ronald Willard Baker - Versailles KY, US
James Richard Franks - Lexington KY, US
Michael Lewis Pawley - Nicholasville KY, US
Steven Andrew Rice - Shelbyville KY, US

Assignee:

Lexmark International Inc. - Lexington KY

International Classification:

B41J011/42

US Classification:

400582, 400578, 4006361, 347104

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method and system for accurately indexing print receiving media of various types. A media indexing system is provided that includes a roller capable of indexing a print receiving medium in response to an indexing operation. A relationship exists between a commanded indexing operation of the roller and resultant indexing of a first type of print receiving medium. A type of print receiving medium is supplied to the media indexing system. The type of the print receiving medium is generally identified. A desired amount by which the print receiving medium should be indexed is identified. A commanded indexing operation of the roller to index by the desired amount is modified based on the type of the print receiving medium and the relationship. The print receiving can be indexed by substantially the desired amount.