Record media compensation means for printers
US4088215A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S73/03
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing device is provided which includes a feeler pivotally mounted on a printer frame and urged into engagement with record media positioned on a platen for printing. A magnetic element on the feeler coacts with a Hall generator on the frame to provide a control voltage which is effective to control a motor for positioning of the frame so that a print head mounted on said frame is located at a proper distance from the record media for printing thereon.
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