Patent · US Expired

Printer

US6612762B1 · kind B1 · utility

19Cited by
8References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2000
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41P2217/55
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is intended to provide an economical printer which is simple in structure and uses a common tray but is capable of adapting itself to various recording media of different shapes. Adapters in which recording media can be firmly held can be selectively mounted in the tray. An adapter 24 has an oval opening 24a in which a recording medium 30 can be placed. The contour of the adapter 24 can fit into a recessed portion 23a formed in the tray 23. The recording medium 30 is firmly held in the adapter 24. When the adapter 24 is mounted in the recessed portion 23a in the tray 23, a keyway 23b and a protrusion 24b engaging the keyway 23b prevent the adapter 24 from shifting out of position; the adapter is held in the tray 23. Prints can be made in accurate positions on the recording medium 30.

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