Abstract: A cartridge identification system for identifying a characteristic of a cartridge inserted in a printer. The cartridge identification system comprises an identification circuit which is triggered by an electrical connection between a printed circuit board coupled to the cartridge and a plurality of spring contacts in a cartridge receptacle in the printer. An electrical logic signal is read by an internal processing unit, which determines a characteristic of the cartridge based on the logic signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 1, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2003
Assignee:
Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard L. Carriere, Peter G. Ross, Kevin L. Wilken
Abstract: A dichromic ink supply mechanism for use in a hand operated labeler which prints labels dichromically: the ink supply mechanism comprises holding means pivotally attached to a manual actuating lever, two inking rollers respectively impregnated with inks of different colors and both being rotatably and removably carried on the holding means, and guide passages in the frame of the labeler for guiding reciprocating motion of the holding means and the rollers.
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