Vibration control technology and interface for computer printers and scanners

Abstract

Method and apparatus for altering the operation of printers and scanners to reduce vibration and/or acoustics. The technology involves altering the mode of operation of the printer or scanner to be in either “quick”, “quiet” or an intermediate mode. Additionally, means for achieving the different modes of operation are also disclosed.

1 . Computer peripheral comprising: at least one element supported for motion; an electromechanical mechanism for moving the moveable element; and circuitry for providing a shaped input to the electromechanical mechanism to move the movable element along a desired trajectory.