Media handling between modules robust to paper curl

An arrangement for controlling up-curl and down-curl in media conveyed in a paper path between a marker transport and dryer module in an inkjet device, comprising:

• a marker transport for conveying media in a downstream direction;
• at least one dryer module downstream of and in-line with said marker transport and adapted to receive media from said marker transport;
• a curved member positioned between said marker and said at least one dryer module;
• an air flow device positioned adjacent said curved member;
• entrance ribs arranged with respect to said curved member and having openings therein configured to provide a boundary condition for down-curled media while simultaneously allowing air flow from said air flow device to pass between said entrance ribs to a surface portion of said curved member to enhance initial acquiring of media with up-curl;
• exit ribs configured with respect to said curved member to provide a boundary condition for down-curled media while simultaneously providing trajectory during hand-off of the media from said first transport to said second transport;
• and
• wherein said air flow device is configured to apply a layer of high velocity air that follows said curved member to divert said media towards said curved member and thereby remove curl from leading edges of said media.

An apparatus for controlling curl in sheets conveyed in a paper path between adjacent transports, comprising:

• a first transport for conveying sheets to a downstream device;
• a second transport downstream of and in-line with said first transport;
• a curved member positioned between said first and second transports;
• an air flow device positioned adjacent said curved member;
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• wherein said air flow device is configured to apply a layer of high velocity air that follows said curved member to divert said sheets towards said curved member to thereby remove curl from leading edges of said sheets.