Self cleaning thermal media
US7274384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An abrasive cleaning strip is a functional component of a media roll incorporated into the media strip as a header or a trailer. The abrasive cleaning strip is a plastic film coated with 1200 grit aluminum oxide particles. By including the cleaning strip on the media roll, users are provided with automatic print head cleaning. The media can be thermal transfer media, direct thermal media, or linerless thermal media.
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