Thermal transfer recording apparatus
US4660053A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J17/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a thermal transfer recording method for use in a recording apparatus using a roll of recording paper of an ordinary paper material wound about a core and a strip of ink ribbon would about an ink ribbon feeding roll, recording is effected by means of a thermal head while both the recording paper and the ink ribbon are transported forwardly in the superimposed state. During transportation of the recording paper and the ink ribbon after the recording, they are parted away one from the other and only the recording paper is transported to an automatic cutter by means of which a part of the recording paper on which recording has been effected is cut off. After completion of cutting operation an unused parts of the recording paper and the ink ribbon are transported backwardly to the position where the leading end of the thus returned recording paper is located in the proximity of the thermal head.
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