Two-side thermal printer
US9056488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M2205/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of, and apparatus for, two-sided thermal printing comprising direct and/or thermal transfer print means are provided. In one embodiment, a combined direct thermal and thermal transfer printer and related media are disclosed wherein direct thermal printing is provided for on a first media side, and thermal transfer printing is provided on a second media side. In other embodiments, various two-sided thermal transfer printers and media are disclosed wherein thermal transfer printing is provided for on first and second media sides through use of, inter alia, a one- and/or a two-sided thermal transfer ribbon.
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