Copying machine for reproducing an image on a continuous web of labels
US5699166A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00278
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A copying machine is provided which generally includes a scanner unit (2) for reading an original image, a line type thermal head (14) for printing the read image on to a tape (16) which is used as a recording medium, a tape cartridge (51) for supplying the tape, and a tape conveying mechanism. The tape (16) has an image carrying sheet (161) with a front surface forming a printing face, and a back surface forming an adhesive layer (162) formed by applying an adhesive, and a release sheet (163) releasably stuck to the surface of the adhesive layer. The tape may be rolled into a tape roll and placed in a tape cartridge (51) which is detachably fitted into the body of the copying machine. Both ends of the tape have conveyance border portions of a uniform width. Engaging holes are formed in the border portions, at regular intervals in the direction of the tape length. The tape conveying mechanism has sprockets (183, 184) with projections being capable of engaging the engaging holes on the outer circumferences. This feature allows the tape to be conveyed with high precision.
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