Label printer applicator system
US8365788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1768
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer system includes a print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package.
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