Multipurpose printer protecting print elements from adhesive on the medium
US8985738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00021
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multipurpose printer and techniques for operating the printer are presented. A printer includes first and second print elements. During a first mode of operation for the printer, both the first and second print elements are configured to image both first and second sides of print media passing through the printer. During a second mode of operation, the first print element is prevented from interfacing with at least portions of the first side of the media that include adhesive materials affixed thereto.
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