Incremental printing of symbolic information – Thermal marking apparatus or processes – Recording means engaging or holding means
Patent
1997-07-11
1999-08-17
Le, N.
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Thermal marking apparatus or processes
Recording means engaging or holding means
347222, B41J 232
Patent
active
059401087
ABSTRACT:
A printer comprises a frame, a platen supported by the frame for undergoing rotation, and a printing head for printing on a recording medium fed between the platen and the printing head. The printing head is supported by the frame for undergoing pivotal movement into and out of pressure contact with the platen. A biasing member is mounted for movement between a first position in which the biasing member is in a neutral, unstretched state, and a second position in which the biasing member is in stretched state. The biasing member has a first end integrally connected to the printing head and a second end opposite the first end. An operation member is integrally connected to the second end of the biasing member and is supported by the frame for undergoing pivotal movement between a first position and a second position. When the operation member is pivoted to the first position, the biasing member is moved to the first position and the printing head is pivoted out of pressure contact with the platen. When the operation member is pivoted to the second position, the biasing member is moved to the second position and the printing head is pivoted into pressure contact with the platen.
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Le N.
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Vo Anh T. N.
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