Recorders – Markers and/or driving means therefor – Stylus feature
Patent
1998-08-28
1999-12-07
Le, N.
Recorders
Markers and/or driving means therefor
Stylus feature
346139D, F16C 1906
Patent
active
059971193
ABSTRACT:
An image processing apparatus (10) for sheet thermal print media. The image processing apparatus (10) comprises a vacuum imaging drum (300) for holding thermal print media (32) and dye donor material (36) in registration on the vacuum imaging drum (300). A printhead (500) moves along a line parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vacuum imaging drum (300) as the vacuum imaging drum (300) rotates. The printhead (500) receives information signals and produces radiation which is directed to the dye donor material (36) which causes color to transfer from the dye donor material (36) to the thermal print media (32). The printhead (500) is mounted on a movable translation stage member (220) that moves in its travel path, guided along by translation bearing rods (206, 208) that are magnetically held to a frame (202) for straightening by holding magnets (528). To minimize the friction caused by magnetism used for straightening these bearing rods, the translation stage member (220) is provided with one or more magnets (524) that provide a repulsive force against holding magnets (528). As a further embodiment, the printhead (500) is magnetically held in place on the translation stage member by means of printhead holding magnets (144). To provide a bearing surface (having a low frictional coefficient) that allows movement of the printhead (500) for focus and angular adjustment, each printhead holding magnet (144) is provided with a bearing cap (146).
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Eastman Kodak Company
Le N.
Nguyen Lamson D.
Novais David A.
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