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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2003
Mahesan Chelvayohan, Lexington, KY (US);
Mahesan Chelvayohan, Lexington, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
An imaging apparatus includes a sensor, and a carrier system configured to transport the sensor along a scanning path. A mid-frame is provided having a slot formed along the scanning path. A print media support is provided for holding a supply of print media. A print media detection device is positioned below the mid-frame. The print media detection device includes a first end and a second end. The first end has a sense surface, wherein the sensor senses one of a presence and an absence of the sense surface in the slot of the mid-frame as a determination of the depletion of the supply of print media at the print media support.