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US6439454B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G5/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for issuing printed documents exchangeable for value having interconnected printer and feeder modules. The printer module includes a printing station having a printhead supported for reciprocal movement in a direction transverse to the path of movement of the print medium. A sensor carried by the printhead is operative to sense and read preprinted indicia on the print medium. The feeder module includes a receptacle for storing the print medium as a continuous form. A slot is provided for enabling the insertion of print media external to the feeder module. A gate mechanism blocks the feed slot under predetermined operating conditions. A first drive mechanism is operative to feed the print medium from the receptacle towards the printing station. A severing mechanism is operative to sever the lead document from the supply. A severing sensor detects failure of the severing mechanism. A second drive mechanism in the printer advances the severed print medium through the printer to a location at which the printhead prints indicia on at least a portion of the print medium. Several security features are also provided to inhibit or prevent the unauthorized removal of print medium fr…
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