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Lexmark Paper Redirector, Arisa Pruttianan, Ben Jamin Byers, Charles Dewey Wood, Ty Wren Koelker, Myles Hunter Smith

Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering

Several of Lexmark’s current models employ a paper path that is concentrated within the front section of the printers in order to provide easy access for internal paper jams. However, this construction introduces complications associated with the accompanying output tray, as it necessitates a backward-facing paper feed which ejects sheets away from the user. This presents an inconvenience to the consumer if there are any obstructions above the paper tray. For example, if the printer is placed inside a cubby, on a shelf, or utilizes one of Lexmark’s attachment devices, access to the printed sheets becomes greatly restricted.

As such, …