Printer transfer roller with internal drive motor
US6398359B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/16
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print engine for a printer includes a page width printhead. A transfer roller is arranged adjacent the printhead for transferring ink deposited on its surface by the printhead to a surface of a sheet of print media on which an image is to be printed. The roller has a passage defined through it. A drive motor for rotatably driving the transfer roller and feeding the print media passed the transfer roller is arranged in the passage of the transfer roller.
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