Printing apparatus
US4468677A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/45
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A low-cost printer is provided for use with data processing equipment. A light-shielding retainer provides a substantially continuous sheet supply of printing medium including a conductive-resistant coating formed in strips which is light sensitive and heat developed. The medium is moved past a processing station. A first portion of the station includes an array of light emitting elements and a second portion includes an element for heating the medium sufficient for developing the medium thus visibly exposing and fixing the characters on the medium.
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