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Method for printing images using a film pack having a perforated flap

US6172735A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1997
Grant dateJan 9, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C5/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for printing photographic quality images downloaded to a printer comprising; providing a light-tight film pack containing photosensitive imaging media, the film pack having a severable line of on a face thereof which defines a flap, the flap providing access to the media when the flap is opened; providing a cartridge of a size and shape to fit into a cartridge-access opening in the printer, the cartridge comprising a tray for accepting the film pack; inserting the film pack into the cartridge; inserting the cartridge containing the film pack into the cartridge-access opening in the printer; severing the film pack along the severable line to free the flap; opening the flap to access the media; advancing the media into the printer; and exposing and developing the media to provide a photographic quality print.

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