Single moveable feeder unit for multi-function devices and corresponding methods

A multi-function device, comprising:

• a plurality of trays, wherein each of the plurality of trays is configured to store a media sheet stack, and wherein each of the plurality of trays is to be positioned at a respective vertical height;
• a single moveable feeder unit for the plurality of trays, configured to move from a current position to a position proximate a target tray for retrieving one or more media sheets from the target tray, and wherein the single moveable feeder unit comprises a blade for cutting a jammed media sheet during a jamming situation;
• a controller;
• and
• a memory configured to store a plurality of instructions, wherein the plurality of instructions, upon execution by the controller, cause the controller to:
• receive a request for printing a document, wherein the request comprising at least:
• a media size, a media type, and a tray,
• identify the target tray of the plurality of trays, to be used for printing the document, based on the request,
• move the single moveable feeder unit from the current position to the position proximate the target tray for retrieving one or more media sheets from the target tray, and
• print the document using the one or more retrieved media sheets present in the target tray, resulting print output.