Manually positioned printer with an alignment means
US6674543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/44
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer with a housing arranged to be manually positioned on an image receiving medium. In order to allow easy alignment, a window is provided such that the print face is visible through the window. A controller of the printer is operable to detect markings on an image receiving medium, the markings being scanned by means of a scanner. An indicator referring to a direction in which the printer is to be moved and the detected markings are displayed in order to obtain alignment between the print face and the detected markings. The printer uses a medium with alignment marks, or alternately prints alignment marks onto a medium. Finally, a base station with an adjustable stop for positioning a print medium is included.
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