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High speed printer with multiple paper paths

US4452543A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 15, 1982
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/48
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high speed printer has multiple paths to accommodate cut paper sheets, manually fed paper and continuous forms for supply to a cylindrical platen such that the printer can be utilized with various types and sizes of paper. The printer includes a bail mechanism operable to capture the cut paper sheets and the manually fed sheets and to be moved to a displaced position when the printer is used for continuous forms.

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