Portable printing system
US7344323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S400/902
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable label printing system for printing on a variety of materials is disclosed. A retractable platen roller cooperates with a self-aligning print head in three planes cooperates for proper label printing registration. A display screen allows the user to view precisely what the actual label and associated indicia will look like when printed on a selected label. In addition, the printing system includes an optical sensor positioned to sense data marks on the backside of a label, located on a label supply roll, allowing the printing system to identify the label specifications and make necessary adjustments to affect print quality. Reverse feed of the label supply roll is possible. The label printing system further comprises a communication port for cooperation with various devices, such as online databases and computers.
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