Abstract: A paper jamming prevention device includes a conveying portion for conveying a sheet of paper from a paper feeding portion according to a feed command; a discharging portion for receiving the conveyed sheet of paper for discharge; and a base frame, installed between the conveying portion and the discharging portion, having a flat surface disposed toward the conveying portion and a curved conveyance surface disposed toward the discharging portion, the conveyance surface deviating from the flat surface toward the discharging portion. The conveyance surface has a curved middle region and side regions which slope symmetrically upward on each side of the base frame. The discharging portion is made up of discharging rollers and star wheels installed along the curvature of the conveyance surface.

Abstract: A stamp making device includes (1) a data input unit, (2) an original printing unit which forms an original film by printing an image on a transparent film based on inputted image data, (3) an irradiation unit including a transparent support plate and a light source, (4) an original feeder which feeds the original film on the transparent support plate, and (5) a biasing unit which biases the porous resin member against the original film on the transparent support plate. The irradiation unit applies the light to the porous resin member through the original film, in a state the porous resin member is biased to the original film by the biasing unit, so that an irradiated portion of the porous resin member is melted.

Abstract: A method of aligning a bearing hub in a print engine chassis supporting an imaging drum (14) provides a right wall positioned near a first end of the imaging drum (14) and has a first cavity near the first end of the imaging drum (14). The present invention also provides a left wall positioned near a second end of the imaging drum (14), the left wall substantially parallel to said right wall, wherein the left wall has a second cavity near the second end of the imaging drum. A self-hardening filler material (54) is poured into the first and second cavities. A right bearing hub (52) is positioned for the imaging drum (14) into the filler material (54) within the first cavity prior to hardening of the filler material (14). A left bearing hub (50) is positioned for the imaging drum (14) into the filler material (54) within the second cavity prior to hardening of the filler material (54). Alignment of the left bearing hub (50) with the right bearing hub (52) is needed.

Abstract: A printer is capable of stably feeding even a thin recording medium to a printing section and obtaining good print quality similar to that obtainable in the case of a thick recording medium. The printer comprises a first supply path for supplying a first recording medium, a second supply path for supplying a second recording medium thicker than the first recording medium, a printing section for printing on a recording medium supplied from the first supply path or the second supply path, and a delivery section for delivering the recording medium printed in the printing section. A guide spring member which is movable up and down is projected upstream of the printing section and in a meeting portion of the first supply path and the second supply path. This guide spring member serves to support a top surface of the first recording medium at a predetermined height.

Abstract: A pre-inked hand stamp includes a platen carrying a microporous imaging member on its lower portion and having a centrally located threaded stem extending upward from its upper portion; an upper case member having an open bottom and a centrally located opening in its top, the stem of the platen extending through the centrally located opening; a spring and an adjustable stopping assembly coaxially mounted on the stem; and a handle threadably coupled to the end of the stem. The adjustable stopping assembly includes: a lower base member which is mounted in the central opening of the upper case member, a rotatable member which is mounted on the lower base member, and an upper threaded member which is mounted in the rotatable member, engaging it with a spline and groove structure. Rotation of the rotatable member causes rotation of the upper threaded member which results in movement of the upper threaded member along the threaded stem.

Abstract: A tape cassette is set in a cassette accommodating section of a tape printer. A magnetically affixable printing tape is fed out from a holding reel along with an ink ribbon having a non-magnetic ink layer formed thereon across a cut in the tape cassette and conveyed through between a thermal head and a platen roller while being pressed by those elements. The printing tape comprises a printing layer and a magnetic layer pasted to the printing layer. The magnetic layer is magnetized such that S and N poles are alternately arranged longitudinally of the tape to thereby prevent turns of the tape roll from shifting widthwise. The magnetic layer has a coated fluorine layer formed thereon or has wrinkles formed thereon to thereby prevent blocking from occurring on a printing face of the tape due to its winding. Thus, the printing tape is conveyed in a correct attitude to enable a high quality image to be printed thereon.

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus is disclosed for forming ink images on a receiver and for treating the ink images formed on the receiver in response to one or more digital image file(s) each including at least one digital image. At least one ink jet print head delivers ink to the receiver, which moves along a first receiver path past the ink jet print head. A receiver cutter is actuatable to cut the receiver across the first receiver path. The receiver is moved along a second receiver path that is perpendicular to the first receiver path and a receiver finisher provided adjacent to the second receiver path treats the ink images formed on the receiver for enhancing the durability and the stability of such ink images. Control circuitry is responsive to one or more digital image files for actuating the ink jet print head to form a plurality of ink images on the receiver, and for actuating the receiver cutter and the receiver finisher in a time sequence so as to automatically produce prints of stable ink images.

Abstract: A printing machine for printing on a recording medium moving along a path through a print zone, includes a printhead, adapted to deposit ink on the recording medium in the print zone; and a cross flow blower disposed adjacently to the path and at a position in the path prior to the print zone, wherein the cross flow blower creates an air flow in the path from at least a position just before the print zone to a position at least just after the print zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet containing cassette detachably mounted on a main body of an image forming apparatus to contain sheets to be supplied by a sheet supply means provided in the apparatus body, the cassette comprising a frame member, a sheet supporting member disposed within the frame member and adapted to support the sheets to be supplied by the sheet supply means, and a separation sheet provided on the sheet supporting member in an opposed relation to the sheet supply means. Character and/or a sketch are described on the separation sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a printing mechanism designed for producing an ultra-compact mechanism. The thermal printing mechanism comprises a frame, a motor and a gear assembly driving a roller (7), a thermal printing head (8), a member pressing (9) the head (8) on the roller (7), characterized in that it comprises a member providing at least vertical rigidity (1) to two separate sides of the frame and at least rotational resistance along an axis substantially perpendicular to a third side of the frame, or, at least rotational resistance to two sides of the frame. The invention is useful for printing mechanisms of electronic payment terminals.

Abstract: A thermal printer has a thermal head for image recording to a thermosensitive recording sheet while applying pressure to the recording sheet. A plate-shaped platen supports the recording sheet during the pressure application of the thermal head to the recording sheet. The platen includes first, second and third plates serially laid on one another and secured to one another. The first plate is rigid. The second plate is resilient. The third plate has higher rigidity than the second plate, and has a smooth surface contacting the recording sheet.

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming a plurality of ink images on receivers in response to one or more digital image file(s) each including at least one or more digital images and information indicating the number of ink images to be made. The ink jet printing apparatus includes at least one ink jet print head adapted to deliver ink to the receiver and at least two receiver webs. The ink jet printing apparatus selectively moves one or more receiver webs along a receiver path past the ink jet print head. A control circuitry responsive to the digital image file(s) determines the locations of the ink images to be formed on the two receiver webs in such a manner that minimizes receiver waste. The ink jet printing apparatus actuates the ink jet print head(s) to form ink images on the receiver webs, whereby receiver waste is minimized.

Abstract: The printing machine is designed to print different polygraphic matter without replacement of the printing form upon transition from printing one publication to another. The machine includes a printing form in the form of a mesh, and operates by filling all of the mesh cells with ink and forcing the ink through selected mesh cells by the light-hydraulic effect, which is to heat part of the ink volume in a cell with a laser beam pulse which in turn ejects all of the ink from the cell toward a receiving medium.

Abstract: A device for guiding moving articles (10) past at least one ink-jet printing head (3), comprising a conveying belt and a cover belt (2, 4), as well as a guide frame (1) to prevent the depositing of ink drops in the region surrounding the printing heads (3) as a result of air turbulence developing on the edges. The printing heads (3) are located in cutouts in the guide frame (1). In accordance with the invention, flow channels (6) that extend in the article conveying direction are provided at least in the region surrounding the printing heads (3) in the guide frame (1), which flow channels are deep enough so that the flow does not stop. Narrow ridges are positioned between the flow channels (6) and are designed to guide the articles. Narrow guide elements (7) for extending the ridges are located above the ink-jet printing heads (3), in locations where the printing jets (5) are not covered.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an ink image with improved image properties on a receiver in response to a digital image includes an ink jet print head for delivering ink to a receiver to form an image. Relative movement is provided between the receiver and the print head and the ink jet print head is actuated in accordance with the digital image so that the print head transfers ink to the receiver to form the ink image corresponding to the digital image. Replaceable receiver treatment device treats the receiver or the ink image to improve selective aspects of image properties.

Abstract: An imprinter includes a base having a flatbed for receiving a credit card and merchant plate having characters to be imprinted on a formset, and a carriage supported for motion in first and second opposed directions along the flatbed. The carriage has platen holder supports and first and second rolling platen units attached to the platen holder supports. Each of the first and second rolling platen units include a platen holder having opposed sidewalls, the sidewalls having opposed openings therein, and a rolling platen having an axle supported in the opposed openings of the sidewalls. The openings have at least two lobe shaped portions, each having a closed end and an open end, joined together at their open ends to form a substantially L-shaped opening. The first rolling platen unit has opposed openings having closed ends of the respective, opposed first lobes facing the first direction and the closed ends of the respective, opposed second lobes facing the flatbed.

Abstract: Accurate advance of a media sheet is achieved by carrying the media sheet on a belt loop. An upstream pinch roller holds the media sheet to the belt upstream of the print zone. A downstream pinch roller holds the media sheet to the belt downstream of the print zone. A guide shim extends along the media path from a position upstream of the upstream pinch roller, passed the upstream pinch roller toward the print zone. The guide shim advances with the bottom edge of the media sheet into the print zone to stabilize the trailing edge so as to allow for a smaller minimum bottom margin.

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard assembly arranged for providing input to an existing keyboard device having a plurality of keys that are moveable relative to a frame. The ergonomic keyboard comprises means for attaching the ergonomic keyboard assembly to the existing keyboard device. The ergonomic keyboard assembly further comprises a plurality of keys mounted to the support surface, the keys being arranged in first and second key sections. The first key section carries thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of one of the operator's right and left hands. The first key section is spatially separated from the second key section. The second key section carries thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of the other of the operator's right and left hands. The ergonomic keyboard assembly also comprises a plurality of actuation mechanisms respectively linked with the plurality of keys mounted to the support surface.

Abstract: A printer includes a box-like main body cover, an upper cover, a stacker, and stacker attaching means. The main body cover has an opening and stores a printing unit main body. The upper cover is attached to be able to open/close the opening of the main body cover and pivots about a rear end side of the main body cover as an axis. The stacker is attached to a rear end portion of the upper cover to temporarily place a paper sheet thereon. The stacker attaching means supports the stacker to be pivotal in a direction opposite to a pivoting direction of the upper cover.

Abstract: A non-scorching dryer assembly for drying a liquid ink image printed on a sheet of paper. The non-scorching dryer assembly includes a housing defining a portion of a sheet moving path; a sheet transport assembly for moving a sheet of paper carrying a liquid ink image on a front side thereof through the housing and along the portion of the sheet moving path; a heating system for heating the sheet of paper to a temperature sufficient to dry the liquid ink image thereon; and a forced air moving device connected to the housing for gently blowing air onto a side of the sheet of paper so as to prevent the sheet of paper from reaching a scorching temperature.