Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A publicly-accessible self-service terminal is provided for enabling a self-service terminal user to purchase on-demand postage stamp labels in advance. The publicly-accessible self-service terminal includes a user interface arranged to receive a request from a postage stamp buyer to purchase on-demand postage stamp labels in advance, a payment acceptor arranged to receive payment from the postage stamp buyer for purchase of on-demand postage stamp labels in advance, a roll paper printer arranged to dispense a panel portion of the roll of pre-printed self-adhesive to the postage stamp buyer, and a controller arranged to control the roll paper printer to dispense the panel portion to the postage stamp buyer.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A publicly-accessible self-service terminal is provided for enabling a self-service terminal user to purchase on-demand postage stamp labels in advance. The publicly-accessible self-service terminal comprises a user interface arranged to receive a request from a postage stamp buyer to purchase on-demand postage stamp labels in advance, and a payment acceptor arranged to receive payment from the postage stamp buyer for purchase of on-demand postage stamp labels in advance. The terminal also comprises a roll paper printer including (i) a print head, (ii) a roll of pre-printed self-adhesive media, (iii) a first transport mechanism arranged to feed a panel portion of the roll of pre-printed self-adhesive media from the roll to the print head, (iv) a second transport mechanism arranged to dispense a panel portion of the roll of pre-printed self-adhesive media from the print head to the postage stamp buyer.

Abstract: A dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element is provided. In one embodiment, the dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element comprises a first substrate having a first side and a second side, and a second substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof, and wherein the second side of the first substrate is releasably attached to the second side of the second substrate.

Abstract: Imaging elements for dual-sided direct thermal printing are described, generally comprising a substrate and a thermally sensitive coating on each side. Calendering is provided to produce a smoothness of 75 Bekk or greater on each side of the media product. A subcoat or base coat, e.g., of calcium carbonate or clay, may be provided on paper substrates to enhance smoothness of finish and the quality of thermal printing.

Abstract: Media positioning sensing techniques are presented. A position on a substrate is detected based on adhesive or characteristics that enhance an adhesive applied to the substrate.

Abstract: A dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element is provided. In one embodiment, the dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element comprises a first substrate having a first side and a second side, and a second substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof, and wherein the second side of the first substrate is releasably attached to the second side of the second substrate.

Abstract: A thermal paper with a fluorescent security mark printed on the thermosensitive coating that is responsive to wavelengths in the range of 200 nanometers to 400 nanometers. The mark is either printed on the thermosensitive coating directly or on an optional protective top coat positioned over the thermosensitive coating. Methods of preparing the thermal paper comprise printing a solution, dispersion or emulsion of a fluorescent compound on the thermal paper by flexographic printing.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element is provided. In one embodiment, the dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element comprises a first substrate having a first side and a second side, and a second substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof, and wherein the second side of the first substrate is releasably attached to the second side of the second substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards manufacturing a plurality of individual radio frequency devices from a web. The method comprises: transporting the web over a processing area; applying adhesive to the web as it is transported over the processing area; repeatedly applying sets of an antenna and a microchip to the web at spatially separated positions, as the web is transported over the processing area; longitudinally folding the web in half, thereby layering the sets of an antenna and a microchip between the two halves of the web and at least partly holding the sets of an antenna and a microchip in place by the adhesive, as the web is transported over the processing area; and cutting the folded web into individual radio frequency devices, as the web is transported over the processing area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards manufacturing a plurality of individual radio frequency devices from a web. The method comprises: transporting the web over a processing area; applying adhesive to the web as it is transported over the processing area; repeatedly applying sets of an antenna and a microchip to the web at spatially separated positions, as the web is transported over the processing area; longitudinally folding the web in half, thereby layering the sets of an antenna and a microchip between the two halves of the web and at least partly holding the sets of an antenna and a microchip in place by the adhesive, as the web is transported over the processing area; and cutting the folded web into individual radio frequency devices, as the web is transported over the processing area.

Abstract: A medium for printing, such as a thermal receipt roll for an ATM. The medium has two sides, each side having a plurality of marks positioned to trigger an automatic operation, such as printing, movement, or cutting of the medium when identified by a detector. Preferably, the marks are adapted for optical sensing by a detector located along one side or the other of the roll, and are positioned at regular intervals along the side edges. This allows the roll to be used in business machines having different detector configurations.

Abstract: Thermosensitive recording materials such as thermal paper have printed indicia of high quality on the back thereof printed on a backcoating. This backcoating also incorporates an optically variable compound which provides a security feature.

Abstract: A medium for printing, such as a thermal receipt roll for an ATM. The medium has two sides, each side having a plurality of marks positioned to trigger an automatic operation, such as printing, movement, or cutting of the medium when identified by a detector. Preferably, the marks are adapted for optical sensing by a detector located along one side or the other of the roll, and are positioned at regular intervals along the side edges. This allows the roll to be used in business machines having different detector configurations.