Thermal transfer ribbon cartridge including ribbon perforating means
US4926193A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 15, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J35/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article of manufacture adapted for use with printing apparatus of the type which includes structure for thermally transferring ink from a ribbon. The article includes a frame defining a printing station, a ribbon including a backing layer and an ink donor layer, a ribbon supply spool rotatably mounted on said frame, a ribbon take-up spool rotatably mounted on said frame, the ribbon extending in a feed path from the supply spool to the take-up spool, and apparatus in the feed path for perforating the ribbon.
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