Abstract: An endoscope system is provided. The system comprises an endoscope having a hollow tube formed therein; and an instrument for insertion through the hollow tube, wherein the instrument has a first end for operational control and a second distal end for instrument operation at a distal end of the endoscope, wherein the distal end of the endoscope has an illumination device and a vision device for providing illuminated vision at the distal end of the endoscope for operational control of the instrument operation at the distal end of the instrument, and wherein the distal end of the instrument and the distal end of the endoscope are interoperably coupled for rotational control of the instrument with respect to the endoscope.

Abstract: An endoscope system is provided. The system comprises an endoscope having a hollow tube formed therein; and an instrument for insertion through the hollow tube, wherein the instrument has a first end for operational control and a second distal end for instrument operation at a distal end of the endoscope, wherein the distal end of the endoscope has an illumination device and a vision device for providing illuminated vision at the distal end of the endoscope for operational control of the instrument operation at the distal end of the instrument, and wherein the distal end of the instrument and the distal end of the endoscope are interoperably coupled for rotational control of the instrument with respect to the endoscope.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes a rotatable printhead platen and a thermal printhead mounted in cooperative association with the printhead platen. The printhead has an upstream side and a downstream side. A continuous web of thermal print media passes between the printhead platen and the printhead where the thermal printhead is operated to thermally create an image directly on the print media. A print media drive mechanism draws the print media past the printhead in a downstream direction. A heating device is positioned upstream of the printhead and is operable for pre-heating the print media to a predetermined temperature prior to printing.

Abstract: A media path control device has two sets of parallel arms with opposing rollers to manipulate the movement of print media. The arms are moveable in a substantially vertical plane through motors. The arms can be of different lengths to establish an optimal trajectory or height of the media to change the trajectory or travel path of the media. The rollers are reversible to change the trajectory or travel path of the media. Rotation of the arms may be stopped at various points along their travel arc to position the media at a desired or plane.