Typewriting machines – Including control of format by programmed-control-system
Patent
1990-12-27
1991-12-31
Eickholt, Eugene H.
Typewriting machines
Including control of format by programmed-control-system
400283, 4005833, 400282, 235437, 235456, 235494, B41J 1144
Patent
active
050767186
ABSTRACT:
A data card for a printer includes a plurality of data areas. Data readable by a sensor can be written in the data areas to control specifications or functions of a serial printer. A standard mark is printed on the data card to provide a reference position. The serial printer includes the data card, a card receiver into which the data card is detachably inserted, a sensor for reading data written in the data card, and a carriage having a printing head thereon. Either the card receiver or the sensor is mounted to the carriage. The other component is fixedly arranged within the serial printer. The serial printer further includes a memory for storing the data, and a controller for controlling a printing mechanism according to the data stored in the memory.
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Eickholt Eugene H.
Seikosha Co. Ltd.
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