Platen support structure of recording apparatus

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1986-07-24

1987-06-30

Burr, Edgar S.

Typewriting machines

Platen or platen-moving mechanism

Bar platen

400120, B41J 1108

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046766839

ABSTRACT:
A platen support structure of a thermal transfer printer, for example, has a platen holder holding a platen, a frame supporting two ends of the platen holder, and an indexing mechanism for pivotally supporting the platen holder. The platen holder is curved in the inoperative mode of the printer and is flexed linearly in the operative mode. Clear printing can be performed without irregular line feed.

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"Captive Resilient Platen" by Giedd et al, IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 23, No. 10, Mar. 1981.

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