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Tape printer which prints purchase support information for a tape cartridge

US8967892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/044
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure discloses a tape printer that includes a cartridge holder, a cartridge sensor, a feeding device, a printing device, a communication device, and a controller. The controller is configured to detect attribute information of a tape cartridge, identify a model of the mounted tape cartridge, and acquire corresponding current model information, acquire latest model information of the tape cartridge, from an information providing device related to the tape cartridge, generate purchase support information based on the acquired current model information and the acquired latest model information, when the tape cartridge of a model indicated by the current model information or the latest model information is newly purchased, and control the printing device so that the generated purchase support information is formed into print on a print-receiving tape.

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