Tilting touch screen for printer and printer with tilting touch screen
US9463646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0416
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tilting touch screen for a printer and a printer having such a tilting touch screen are provided. The tilting touch screen may include a touch screen housing, a touch screen located in the touch screen housing, means for pivotally connecting the touch screen housing to a printer housing, the printer housing defining an opening closable by the tilting touch screen, and a controller for controlling the printer in communication with the touch screen. The screen tilts open for direct access to the print mechanisms and paper buckets for service or paper loading, without requiring the removal of any additional covers.
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