Multifunction printer with platen closest to lid
View Patent ↗A multifunction printer includes a printing apparatus including: a printing device for printing on recording medium; a media advance system for moving the recording medium into position to be printed on by the printing device; and a scanning apparatus including: a platen including: a transparent portion; a first surface for supporting items to be scanned; a second surface opposite the first surface; a scan bar assembly disposed proximate the second surface of the platen; a frame including an uppermost surface that is disposed proximate to the second surface of the platen; and a lid disposed proximate the first surface of the platen, wherein a distance between the lid and the first surface of the platen is less than a distance between the lid and the frame when the lid is closed.
1. A multifunction printer comprising:
a printing apparatus including:
a printing device for printing on recording medium;
a media advance system for moving the recording medium into position to be printed on by the printing device; and
a scanning apparatus including:
a platen including:
a transparent portion;
a first surface for supporting items to be scanned;
a second surface opposite the first surface;
a scan bar assembly disposed proximate the second surface of the platen;
a frame including an uppermost surface that is disposed proximate to the second surface of the platen, wherein the frame includes a lip extending inwardly from an outermost edge, wherein the second surface of the platen is supported on the lip of the frame; and wherein the uppermost surface of the frame is recessed relative to the first surface of the platen so that the first surface of the platen extends above the uppermost surface of the frame; and
a lid disposed proximate the first surface of the platen.
2. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the lid is transparent.
3. The multifunction printer of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the lid is translucent.
4. The multifunction printer of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the lid is opaque.
5. The multifunction printer of claim 2 , wherein the lid is plastic.
6. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the platen is glass.
7. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the lid is glass.
8. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the lid is pivotably attached to the frame.
9. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the lid is pivotably attached to the platen.
10. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , the lid having four edges disposed proximate the first surface of the platen, wherein the lid includes:
a closed position such that all four edges are substantially in contact with the platen: and
an open position such that all four edges are raised out of contact with the platen.
11. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the platen includes an alignment feature for aligning documents to be scanned.
12. The multifunction printer of claim 11 , wherein the alignment feature is a marking on the platen.
13. The multifunction printer of claim 12 , wherein the alignment feature has a height relative to the first surface of the platen that is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm.
14. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , further including an elastomeric material for providing a cushioned contact between the lid and the platen.
15. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , further including a regulator to control a rate of closure of the lid.
16. The multifunction printer of claim 15 , wherein the regulator includes a damper.
17. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein the lip extends around a periphery of the platen.
18. The multifunction printer of claim 1 , wherein a lateral dimension of the platen is equal to or substantially equal to a lateral dimension of the frame.