Method and apparatus for loading of a web into a printer

Details Method and apparatus for loading of a web into a printer Method and apparatus for loading of a web into a printer

1986-04-15

1988-03-22

Wright, Jr., Ernest T.

Typewriting machines

Sheet or web

For feeding web record-medium

4005834, 400605, 400636, 400708, 400902, B41J 1128

Patent

active

047325011

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for loading a web into a printer is disclosed. The apparatus has a normal mode for moving the web in normal operation and a load assist mode for operating at a slower than normal rate for loading the web into the printer. The printer comprises means for recording information on the web including a platen attached to the printer and a print head for generating characters. The print head is disposed in a predetermined spaced relationship from the platen to define a print station therebetween. A means for engaging and moving the web through the print station and signal means for generating normal and load assist mode signals are provided. Means for driving the means for engaging and moving the web is responsive to the normal mode signal from the signal means for operating during normal printing operation and responsive to the load assist mode signal from the signal means for operating at a slower than normal rate to facilitate alignment and engagement of the web with the means for engaging and moving the web during web loading operations.

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