Typewriting machines – Typing by other than type-face or type-die – Thermal
Patent
1988-09-23
1991-08-06
Wiecking, David A.
Typewriting machines
Typing by other than type-face or type-die
Thermal
400208, 400175, 400701, 4002411, 346 76PH, 15100, 15102, B41J 2325, B41J 2335
Patent
active
050372165
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for printing a graphic design on a hard plastic workpiece such as a credit card blank includes a thermal printing element which is supported by a head assembly that has been designed a single link, to have low mechanical compliance in a horizontal plane and yet to allow the print head to align with a print roller. A cleaning assembly is further provided which includes a pair of cleaning rollers having an adhesive coating; and a novel arrangement for stripping particulate matter away from the cleaning rollers after a predetermined number of cards have been cleaned. A number of stepper motors are provided to perform the cleaning and printing functions. The stepper motors are controlled by a local control system which monitors a number of sensors provided on the cleaning and printing stations and is subservient to an overall system controller. The invention further includes a novel method of operation, a cassette for use with the printing station and a novel thermal printing foil.
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Carney Glenn R.
Caron Paul R.
DeBleeckere Luc
Howes Ronald B.
Moeller Gretchen J.
Datacard Corporation
Wiecking David A.
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