Method for printing images using a film pack having a perforated flap
US6172735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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