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Method and device for controlling the setting of the components of a printing and cutting machine

US4847775A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1987
Grant dateJul 11, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 11, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31B50/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling the setting of the components of a printing machine use a calculating unit which receives all of the data regarding the operating status of each of the components to be controlled. The calculating unit process data relating to the running of the web and compares the data with data obtained by read heads, also sensing the web. The data from the read heads is supplied to the memory of a computer, the computer also having a touch screen for permitting direct control and setting of the components. A printer and a photographic recorder are coupled with the touch screen for displaying the images thereon.

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