System and method for controlling an image transfer device
US6148162A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling image transfer device operations through use of sensed indicia disposed on at least one edge of the image transfer medium. A signal responsive to the sensed indicia is produced and transferred to a control signal. The control signal is recognizable by the image transfer device for controlling print operations, thereby configuring the device for the specific media being utilized. In a preferred embodiment of the invention indicia are placed on the four edges of the media. The indicia can be in the form of a bar code encoding such information as brand, media type, orientation, and size. Preferably the indicia include nonvisible, fluorescing ink.
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