Linerless media and cutting apparatus for minimizing adhesive problems when cutting the media
US5725320A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/28
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to printers for printing on and cutting linerless, adhesive-backed, strip media. Described and claimed are methods and apparatus related to--(1) bridges for bridging a platen roller to minimize its exposed surface to the adhesive, (2) a printing station wherein the printhead moves over stationary media, (3) media having non-activated adhesive and a printer which activates the adhesive only after printing on and cutting the media, and (4) media having the adhesive in strips with non-adhesive gaps between and a cutting or tearing station for separating finished labels at the gaps.
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