Thermal printing apparatus and tape supply cartridge therefor
US5022771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J32/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printing device and tape supply cartridge therefor which includes a printing mechanism having a print head incorporated within the machine and a separate printing platen embodied within the cartridge. An alignment mechanism is also provided for insuring printing alignment between the cartridge embodied platen and the print head. The cartridge also includes a mechanism for laminating a film of protective material over the printed tape and a fully incorporated, manually operated tape cut-off mechanism.
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