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Printing apparatus with cassette

US5431504A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 1994
Grant dateJul 11, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J35/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing apparatus is described which enables a cassette to be removed more easily. This is done by tightening the tape within the cassette automatically in response to movement of a printing mechanism from its operative to its inoperative position.

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