Printer apparatus and printing method
US9061519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J25/304
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer apparatus includes a printing medium supply unit that supplies a printing medium. An ink ribbon supply unit supplies an ink ribbon. A platen roller conveys the printing medium. A thermal head is arranged at a position opposite to the platen roller with the printing medium and the ink ribbon therebetween. The thermal head carries out printing by transferring the ink of the ink ribbon to the printing medium. A head pressing mechanism changes a distance or a pressure force between the thermal head and the platen roller. After the printing is ended, a control section controls the head pressing mechanism to raise the thermal head, the printing medium conveyance unit to convey the printing medium to a cutting position, and the head pressing mechanism to lower the thermal head immediately after the printing medium is cut.
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