Tape printer which prints purchase support information for a tape cartridge
US8967892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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