Roll paper type recording unit
US5618117A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/32
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A paper guide printer with simple structure, high positioning accuracy and color print of excellent picture quality. The printer/recording unit includes a platen roller, a roll type recording paper which is pulled and fed on the platen roller and a recording head. A recording paper pull-feed mechanism is installed which includes a clamp opening closing unit for catching the end of the roll type recording paper and for making the linear reciprocation movement by the designated cycles at every recording in accordance with the length of main run direction being recorded at one time, and also the roll paper drum that can be turned in reverse direction for pulling back the recording paper when the roll type recording paper reciprocates at the designated cycles.
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