Weighing scale with cassette device that moves print head upon insertion with label printer
US8517618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G5/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cassette device is arranged to be removably mounted to or inserted into a printing device of a weighing scale housing a print-head mechanism and a drive roller. The cassette device includes a feed hub and a take-up hub rotatably mounted to a wall for cooperating with the drive roller. The wall forms a part of or closure for the weighing scale housing. Label roll end sensing, backing paper tension control, print head movement and pressure adjustment, and label feed/print line alignment arrangements are also described.
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