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Wide format thermal recording device

US5028935A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1986
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/315
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wide format thermal printhead is provided which comprises a baseplate; a first substrate with a border portion removed from a first edge thereof to form a second edge, the first substrate being mounted on the baseplate; and a second substrate with a border portion removed from a first edge thereof to form a second edge, the second substrate being mounted on the baseplate with the second edge of the second substrate abutting the second edge of the first substrate to form a print surface having an extended active print width. Also provided is a thermal recording device with wide format capabilities which comprises the wide format thermal printhead as described.

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