Thermal transfer recording apparatus that securely transports the ink containing member
US5179390A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J17/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal transfer recording apparatus for image recording on a recording medium by transfer of ink from an ink sheet is taught. This apparatus includes recording means for transferring ink from the ink sheet onto a recording medium to record, a rotary member capable of rotation for transporting the recording medium, and transporting means for transporting the ink sheet with a relative speed with respect to the recording medium, wherein the frictional force between the recording medium and the rotary member is made larger than the shearing force in the ink in the ink sheet during the recording operation.
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