Cassette for thermal transfer printing film
US5035325A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S101/46
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a thermal transfer printing film cassette having a cassette case and a thermal transfer printing film housed in the case, an outer surface of the case is provided with a plurality of marking positions at which reflective marks are applied. The marks indicate the usage and ink characteristics of the printing film, depending upon their position. When the cassette is mounted in a printer, sensors detect the marks and send signals to a ROM in which various types of operational conditions corresponding to the ink characteristics and usage are stored. And such conditions are automatically set to the printers, which then operates in a manner suitable for the film in the cassette.
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