Impact printing apparatus and ribbon cartridges
US4729676A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4984
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ribbon cartridge for printing apparatus is provided selectively with a color selection mechanism, when the cartridge is loaded with a multi-color ribbon, operated by moving the printer-carriage to a position beyond the print line limit and with a peg arranged to engage a cam mechanism on the print carriage, when the cartridge is loaded with a single color ribbon, to enable the full width of the ribbon to be utilized. The peg is formed integrally with the cartridge and is removed when a multi color ribbon is to be loaded in the cartridge.
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