Braking system

A print target holder system, comprising:

• a connection mechanism to connect the holder system to a printer;
• a print target holder structure pivotably connected to the connection mechanism to pivot between a first configuration and a second configuration;
• a brake system comprising:
• first and second engagement portions fixed with respect to the connection mechanism;
• a first gear wheel rotatably connected to the print target holder structure, the first gear wheel being engageable with the first engagement portion, and connected to a first braking mechanism to provide a braking force to inhibit movement towards the first configuration;
• and
• a second gear wheel rotatably connected to the support structure, the second gear wheel being engageable with the second engagement portion, and connected to a second braking mechanism to provide a braking force to inhibit movement towards the second configuration.

A printer system, comprising:

• a printer;
• a gear engagement mechanism fixed with respect to the printer;
• and
• a print target holder system pivotably connected to the printer device to pivot between first and second configurations, comprising:
• a first gear mechanism to selectively engage with the gear engagement mechanism such that the first gear mechanism is engaged in the first configuration and disengaged in the second configuration, and to provide a damping force, when engaged, against pivoting from the second configuration to the first configuration;
• a second gear mechanism to engage with the gear engagement mechanism and provide a damping force against pivoting from the first configuration to the second configuration.