Patent · US Expired

Printhead mount & cassette lock in a thermal printer

US5051009A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 1988
Grant dateSep 24, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J35/28
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a printer having a thermal print head which is biased towards a cooperable platen roll. The printer uses an ink ribbon cartridge, which is locked into place as the printhead is moved to the print position.

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