Facsimile apparatus and method of operation

摘要

In a facsimile receiver, a copy medium is advanced between a platen of triangular cross-section and a plurality of stylii mounted on a moving belt. The platen is rotatable so as to allow different edges of the platen at the apices of the triangular cross-section to be placed in contact with the copy medium. In addition, the platen may be rotated to a position where a flat side of the platen is juxtaposed to the copy medium so as to allow the copy medium to be fed between the stylii and the platen during loading and unloading. The stylii are formed from sheet-like members with a broad surface in contact with the copy medium. Three such stylii are mounted on a sheet metal belt through which the stylii are electrically energized as the belt moves.