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Portable printer and cartridge therefor

US5411339A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1993
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/044
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal printing device having a print mechanism which includes a platen roller assembly in combination with a movable print head assembly. Further aspects of the present invention include a switch mechanism and a tape supply cartridge with switch activation/deactivation members for automatically facilitating adjustment of print parameters to match tape supply upon insertion of the cartridge.

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