Thermal printer
US11794487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/365
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printer according to one embodiment includes a thermal head, a temperature sensor, and a control unit. The thermal head includes a plurality of heating elements. The temperature sensor is provided in the thermal head and is configured to measure a temperature of the thermal head. The control unit is configured to control an amount of heat generated from the heating elements by determining a pulse supply time for which a pulse signal is supplied to the thermal head based on the temperature of the thermal head and a cumulative heat generation time of the thermal head.
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