Thermal printing device and tape supply cartridge therefor
US4930913A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/044
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printing device or the like and a tape or tape-ribbon cartridge designed for operative insertion into and use with such device. The device and cartridge of the present invention includes a tape drive system for driving the tape or tape and ribbon through the thermal printing device including a drive roller connected with the machine and a corresponding drive roller mounted within the cartridge and biased toward the machine drive roller. The device and cartridge of the present invention also includes an alignment system comprising a floating alignment member for insuring proper transfer alignment between the platen and the printhead.
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