Imaging system with automated plate locating mechanism and method for loading printing plate
US6772688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2227/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an external drum imaging system, a plate locating mechanism and method for operation of same are provided for automatically locating printing plates of various sizes in a staging position so as to be mounted on a predetermined position on external drum of the imaging system. The predetermined position in a particular embodiment is substantially center-justified on the external drum to help prevent artifacts in the recorded image.
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