Patent · US Expired

Modular printer

US6203221A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
21References
14Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1999
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular printer that can be configured to provide different printing sizes, models, and features. The modular printer has a base module that includes base printing electronics, and a drive and print mechanism. Coupled to the base module are different communication modules that provide an interface for the operator of the printer. Different battery modules are designed to interface with the other modular sections.

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