Apparatus and method of printing on embossed cards
US6781614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/35
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printhead for printing on pre-embossed plastic cards, and a method for making a thermal printhead for printing on pre-embossed plastic cards. The printhead includes a means for connecting to a data source, means for connecting to a power source, a data transfer means, and at least one elongated contact member having at least one notch to allow the thermal printhead to pass over the pre-embossed text during the printing process.
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