High speed adaptive thermal printhead interface
US9561646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J25/34
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for providing a high speed adaptive thermal printhead interface. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided comprising at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program instructions, the computer program instructions being configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to determine identifier information for a connected printhead; retrieve printhead interface configuration data for a configurable printhead interface based at least in part on the identifier information; configure printhead interface circuitry in accordance with the printhead interface configuration data; and enable communication with the printhead through the configurable printhead interface.
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