公开(公告)号：US20160318317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15211615

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/407

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing includes a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing; a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly; and a printer controller configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to adjust at least one print setting in response to receiving the signal corresponding to the position of the peeler assembly.

Abstract translation: 被配置为从背衬剥离介质的打印机的示例包括可剥离位置之间的可剥离位置的剥离器组件，其中打印机配置为从背衬剥离介质和非剥离位置，其中打印机未被配置为 剥离媒体从背面; 传感器，被配置为发送对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号; 以及打印机控制器，其被配置为从所述传感器接收所述剥离器组件的位置并且被配置为响应于接收到对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号来调整至少一个打印设置。

公开(公告)号：US09434191B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13725247

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J29/54 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: A device for printing on media disposed on a backing may include a printer with a housing including a media cover, a media cover release actuator, and a peeler assembly actuator. The media cover release actuator and the peeler assembly actuator may each be accessible for actuation by a user when the media cover is in a closed position. The media cover release actuator may be configured to release the media cover from the closed position in response to actuation by a user. The peeler assembly may at least partially be enclosed by the housing and it may be engagable between a peeling position, where the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, where the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing.

Abstract translation: 用于在设置在背衬上的介质上打印的设备可以包括具有壳体的打印机，该打印机包括介质盖，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器。 当介质盖处于关闭位置时，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器可各自可接近以供用户致动。 介质盖释放致动器可以被配置为响应于使用者的致动而将介质盖从关闭位置释放。 剥离器组件可以至少部分地被壳体包围，并且其可以在剥离位置（其中打印机配置为从背衬剥离介质）和非剥离位置（其中打印机未被配置为剥离） 媒体从后盾。

公开(公告)号：US20160238738A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14623066

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Kevin M. Lemoi ,  Kenneth V. Naegele ,  David F. Beck ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: G01V8/20 ,  B41J11/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/20 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J11/002 ,  B41J11/0095

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured for determining the presence of media. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention enable programmatic media detection utilizing a dual sensor media detection system. One example embodiment may include a media detection apparatus comprising a first sensor comprised of a first emitter and a first detector, the first sensor disposed on a first side of a media path, a second sensor comprised of a second emitter and a second detector, the second sensor disposed on a second side of the media path, wherein the second detector of the second sensor is positioned to receive electromagnetic energy transmitted by the first emitter of the first sensor when media is absent from the media path.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了被配置用于确定媒体的存在的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 更具体地，本发明的各种实施例使得能够利用双传感器介质检测系统进行编程媒体检测。 一个示例性实施例可以包括媒体检测设备，其包括由第一发射器和第一检测器组成的第一传感器，第一传感器设置在介质路径的第一侧上，第二传感器包括第二发射器和第二检测器， 第二传感器设置在媒体路径的第二侧上，其中第二传感器的第二检测器被定位成当介质不存在于媒体路径中时接收由第一传感器的第一发射器传输的电磁能。

公开(公告)号：US20160075156A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14936046

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Matthew D. Corvese ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Raymond J. LeBlanc ,  David F. Beck

IPC: B41J29/02 ,  B41J3/36

CPC classification number: B41J29/02 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H04W76/20 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes a housing including a base portion and a defining portion, wherein the base portion includes a battery receptacle; a removable battery cover; and a belt clip receptacle configured to receive a removable belt clip, wherein the removable battery cover is to secure a belt clip in the belt clip receptacle when the removable battery cover is mated with the battery receptacle.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了包括与打印机有关的设备，方法和其他方式，以及用于存储用于执行设备的指令的代码的计算机可读介质，以及用于提供和支持移动打印和其他类型的设备的其他系统。 所公开的打印机的一个例子包括一个包括一个基座部分和一个限定部分的壳体，其中该基座部分包括一个电池插座; 一个可拆卸电池盖; 以及皮带夹座，其构造成接收可拆卸的皮带夹，其中当所述可拆卸的电池盖与所述电池插座配合时，所述可拆卸电池盖将带夹固定在所述皮带夹容器中。

公开(公告)号：US20160075147A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14861455

申请日：2015-09-22

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne

IPC: B41J2/355

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  G06K15/028 ,  G06K15/10 ,  G06K15/1827

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于控制打印装置的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 在示例性实施例中，打印线被划分为帧，并且基于相邻帧点状态来确定帧点状态。 可以调节打印装置的最大电动机速度，使得实际的电动机速度在打印期间逐渐变化。 打印引擎可以通过向打印头发送信号并接收响应来检测打印头类型。

公开(公告)号：US09168759B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13729857

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne

IPC: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/10

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  G06K15/028 ,  G06K15/10 ,  G06K15/1827

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于控制打印装置的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 在示例性实施例中，打印线被划分为帧，并且基于相邻帧点状态来确定帧点状态。 可以调节打印装置的最大电动机速度，使得实际的电动机速度在打印期间逐渐变化。 打印引擎可以通过向打印头发送信号并接收响应来检测打印头类型。

公开(公告)号：US20150202884A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14623102

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J2/355

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  B41J33/44 ,  B41J33/54 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/028

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response. Motor torque is dynamically controlled based on type of media and/or labels present on the media.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于控制打印装置的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 在示例性实施例中，打印线被划分为帧，并且基于相邻帧点状态来确定帧点状态。 可以调节打印装置的最大电动机速度，使得实际的电动机速度在打印期间逐渐变化。 打印引擎可以通过向打印头发送信号并接收响应来检测打印头类型。 基于介质上存在的介质和/或标签的类型，可以动态地控制电机转矩。

公开(公告)号：US20140285609A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14296798

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne

IPC: B41J2/32

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  G06K15/028 ,  G06K15/10 ,  G06K15/1827

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.

公开(公告)号：US20130108346A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13725247

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J17/02

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: A device for printing on media disposed on a backing may include a printer with a housing including a media cover, a media cover release actuator, and a peeler assembly actuator. The media cover release actuator and the peeler assembly actuator may each be accessible for actuation by a user when the media cover is in a closed position. The media cover release actuator may be configured to release the media cover from the closed position in response to actuation by a user. The peeler assembly may at least partially be enclosed by the housing and it may be engagable between a peeling position, where the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, where the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing.

Abstract translation: 用于在设置在背衬上的介质上打印的设备可以包括具有壳体的打印机，该打印机包括介质盖，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器。 当介质盖处于关闭位置时，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器可各自可接近以供用户致动。 介质盖释放致动器可以被配置为响应于使用者的致动而将介质盖从关闭位置释放。 剥离器组件可以至少部分地被壳体包围，并且其可以在剥离位置（其中打印机被配置为从背衬剥离介质）和非剥离位置可接合，其中打印机未被配置为剥离 媒体从后盾。