A removable media tray for an image forming apparatus includes a housing,
an exit port in the housing, a primary media stack, and a multi-purpose
tray (MPT) input. Within the tray are first and second pick mechanisms
operative to select a media sheet from the primary stack or MPT stack,
respectively, and move the media sheet to the image forming apparatus
through the exit port. A motor is disposed within the tray housing, and
first and second drive assemblies operatively connect the motor to the
first and second pick mechanisms, respectively. The motor drives the
first pick mechanism forward by rotating in one direction, and drives the
second pick mechanism forward by rotating in the opposite direction. A
media sensor in the exit port senses media sheets from a variety of
sources, including the primary media stack, the MPT stack, a duplex
return path, or a large-capacity media sheet supply.