Hybrid postage printer systems and methods
US7693803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00516
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods which implement hybrid postage printer technology are shown. Embodiments provide a postage printing apparatus having a printable area larger than that associated with a postage meter stamp printed thereby and which can accommodate a variety of mail item and other media sizes. Embodiments employ a movable platen to accommodate various media thicknesses. Embodiments accommodate any size mail item or other media using a “C” configuration to allow a mail item or other media to extend beyond the print mechanism in at least three directions. According to an embodiment, the postage printer includes a web browser for hosting postage generation client software and to communicate with a postage generation server via the Internet or other network. Embodiments utilize a commercially available ink cartridge filled with a ink unique to postage metering applications and one or more color ink cartridges.
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