Method and apparatus for printing on a linerless media using a temporary liner in the print zone
US5940107A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4075
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This is a printer for printing on a printing face of a strip media having adhesive on a back face opposite the printing face. There is a moving surface of a release material which does not bond to the adhesive extending linearly between an entrance and an exit of a print zone to provide a temporary liner supporting strip media within the print zone. A drive mechanism moves the strip media through the print zone in combination with the temporary liner. A printhead is located within the print zone for printing on strip media within the print zone. Finally there is a member which non-contactingly releases strip media emerging from the print zone from the temporary liner.
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