Intelligent ribbon cartridge
US8714849B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J35/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an intelligent printer ribbon cartridge includes a microcontroller that monitors sensors related to the ribbon cartridge for use in a line matrix printer. The ribbon cartridge contains an impact printing ribbon in the form of either a simple loop, a mobius loop, or a long strip of ribbon connected to two spools, with one spool at each end of the cartridge. The ribbon cartridge is able to monitor at least one motion sensor, process the information, and perform a suitable action or communicate an action or information to the printer. This allows the ribbon cartridge to adapt or instruct the printer to adapt with any new types of ribbons, ribbon cartridges, formats, etc. so that the printing may occur with virtually any type of ribbon/cartridge.
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