the invention is directed to a media tray for an imaging apparatus for receiving a sheet of media . the media tray includes a base having a first side region and a second side region , a first sheet support member , a second sheet support member , a first mechanism , a second mechanism , and a force applying mechanism . the first and second mechanisms pivotally couple the first and second sheet support members to the side regions of the base , respectively . the force applying mechanism applies a force on the first and second sheet support members such that each of the first and second sheet support members diverge upwardly and outwardly from the base . the force applying mechanism includes a first cam member or first spring mechanism positioned between the first sheet support member and the base and a second cam member or second spring mechanism positioned between the second sheet support member and the base .