摘要:
A printing system is provided which provides a communication link between a computer and a printing unit. The computer is responsive to actions taken at the printer unit. In one arrangement, a sequence of images are printed at a remote location by successive actuation of a print key.
摘要:
The invention refers to a printer (24) with a housing arranged to be manually positioned on an image receiving medium (40). In order to allow easy alignment it is proposed that a window (36) is provided, such that the print face is visible through the window. Further, it is proposed that a controller of the printer is operable to detect markings (70) on the image receiving medium, the markings being scanned by means of a scanner, and that an information referring to a direction in which the printer is to be moved in order to obtain alignment between the print face and the detected markings is displayed. Further, it is proposed to use a medium with alignment marks (106), or to print alignment marks onto the medium. Finally, a base station (20") with an adjustable stop (150) for positioning a print medium is disclosed.
摘要:
A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.
摘要:
A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips (124) additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.
摘要:
The invention refers to a refillable tape cassette (2,7) for accomodating a supply of printable tape. In order to avoid the need for different tape cassettes for different tape widths it is proposed that the tape cassette (2,7) is capable of selectively housing supplies of tapes of different widths. Alternatively or additionally, the tape cassette (2,7) can have a housing comprising a base (40) on which said tape supply can be releasably fixed, and a lid (42) fixed to said base (40), wherein the lid (42) is pivotally mounted to said base by means of a hinge (46). Further, proposals are made to hold the windings of refill tape units (30) together by means of a strip (60) of adhesive or wax on the axial ends of the units, or by scuffing the backing layer (9) of an image receiving tape (4) which is broader than the image receiving layer.