Copier adjustment method and apparatus
CA 1252146 A · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Nilsson, Ben A.; Shepherd, Roger D.
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In an electrophotographic copier adjustments are made, to synchronize copy sheet gating optics start of scan and document conveyor registration. The adjustment to the copy sheet gating is effected by making a copy with the optics assembly inactivated, determining the length of undeveloped area adjacent to the leading or trailing edge of the copy, and adjusting the start of scan as a function of the determined length. The start of scan of the optics assembly is effected by positioning a test master document with dark portions adjacent to its leading and trailing edges, making a copy of the test master document, determining the length of undeveloped area adjacent to the leading or trailing …
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- Granted April 4, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 4, 2006.
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