Modular printer
US5961228A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/60
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed thermal printer capable of printing on both sides of a web in a single pass wherein there is a straight-through path for the web for ease of threading of a printable web and for simplicity and economy of manufacture, maintenance and use. Print head assemblies can be quickly and easily located at the printing position and yet they can be moved to open or ineffective positions for threading, for cleaning the print head and for maintenance.
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