Printer having a paper out/cover open sensor and method therefor
US5823696A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/393
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer has a control circuit to stop a print head from printing when paper runs out or when the cover of the printer is opened is disclosed. Only one switch is used to detect the absence of paper and the position of the cover.
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