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Image forming apparatus

US5938354A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1997
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2557/62
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an image forming apparatus for forming an image on roll paper. The image forming apparatus is provided with a printing head to form an image in accordance with an image data, a sheet feed mechanism to feed the roll paper, and a cutter which cuts out the printed portion of the roll paper. The image forming apparatus is further provided with an information recording system which records information related to the roll paper on downstream side of the portion at which the cutter cuts the roll paper.

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