Label printing system for a computer output line printer
US4944827A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1983
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A label printing system. The system includes a computer output printer of the type having a platen roller, a bail rod assembly and a tractor feeder, together defining a web path. A separator rod is attached parallel to the bail rod and introduces a separation angle into the web path. Labels attached to a web of released material are peeled by the separation angle after printing. Variable information is printed on a label being processed and the web is advanced to print fixed information on the next label; moving the printed label over the separator rod and peeling it from the web. A thin edge is left attached to facilitate retrieval by the operator of the printed label. A shipping manifest system including the subject label printer is also disclosed.
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