Color video printer and an ink ribbon cartridge used therein
US5393149A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J17/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A color video printing apparatus includes a reflection sensor detecting information marks on a mark-carrying section of a spool of an ink ribbon cartridge detachably mounted on the printing apparatus. A mark identification unit 36 identifies informations about the ink ribbon depending upon detection results which are transmitted from the sensor. A system controller selects a printing mode based on identification results transmitted from the mark identification unit 36 and then controls a mechanical controller according to the printing mode.
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