Abstract: A printer device is disclosed that has a cutter function and a thermal head, and is low profile but is suitable for thick paper. The printer device includes a first module and a second module. The first module includes a turning blade driving motor, a platen roller driving motor, a platen roller driven to rotate by the platen roller driving motor, and a fixed blade provided on a first frame. The second module includes a printing head and a turning blade provided on a second frame. When the first module and the second module are connected together, the printing head faces the platen roller, the turning blade faces the fixed blade, and rotation of the turning blade driving motor is transmitted to the turning blade.

Abstract: A printer having a platen roller and a module that are engagable with each other for printing on paper is disclosed. The printer includes a status detecting mechanism including a detecting part having a detection function for detecting a status of the printer, a restricting part for restricting the detection function of the detecting part, and a function restriction releasing part for releasing the restricted function of the detecting part. The engagement of the platen roller and the module displaces the function restriction releasing part. The displacement causes the function restriction releasing part to release the restricted function of the detecting part.

Abstract: A cutter includes a cutting part including a movable blade and a fixed blade, the movable blade being configured to be moved by a drive mechanism; an operation part configured to cause an edge of the movable blade to move in an arc by causing the drive mechanism to be driven; and a blade pressure generation part configured to cause a blade pressure to be generated between the movable blade and the fixed blade.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes a first module having a motor and a thermal head support member to fix a thermal head, the thermal head support member having a fixed blade part working as a blade and an a second module being detachably coupled with the first module, the second module having a platen roller, a movable blade member and a movable blade member movement mechanism to move the movable blade member, wherein the movable blade member is disposed to face the fixed blade part and driving force of the motor is conveyed to the movable blade member movement mechanism, and thereby a cutter part is formed.

Abstract: A printer apparatus is disclosed that includes a main body having a paper roll installing part containing a paper roll therein; a cover covering the paper roll installing part when the cover is closed; a printing part for printing data onto a part of the paper roll; and a presenter unit part mounted on the cover. The presenter unit part is configured to accommodate the printed portion of the paper roll, cut off the printed portion from the paper roll, and discharge the cut-off printed portion therefrom.

Abstract: A printer module for use in a printer apparatus having a rotationally openable lid includes a fixed blade module having a fixed blade, a movable blade module having a movable blade and configured to be joined to the fixed blade module such that the movable blade and the fixed blade face each other, and a positioning unit configured to position the movable blade module relative to the fixed blade module such that an angle between the movable blade and the fixed blade becomes optimum upon joining the movable blade module to the fixed blade module, wherein the movable blade module is configured to be movable relative to the rotationally openable lid upon being mounted on the rotationally openable lid of the printer apparatus.

Abstract: A printer module for a clam-shell type printing apparatus having a lid that opens and closes with respect to a housing, includes a head assembly including a head and mounted on the housing, a platen roller mounted on the lid, and a main assembly including a frame and a motor mounted on the frame to rotate the platen roller. The main assembly is arranged to cover the head assembly and is mounted on the housing.

Abstract: A thermal head driving method of driving thermal heads is disclosed. The method includes a step of dividing the thermal heads into plural groups, providing for each of the groups a common potential terminal, a step of using a drive circuit to drive the thermal heads of one or more of the groups, and a step of applying an operating voltage to the common potential terminal of said one or more groups driven by the drive circuit.

Abstract: A printing apparatus having shorter length in the longitudinal direction and a dust-protecting feature is disclosed. The printer includes a main frame, a subframe assembly, first and second pulse motors each have a reduction gear drive mechanism, a thermal head, a platen roller, a rotary blade, and a stationary blade. The first motor for driving the platen roller and the second motor for driving the rotary blade are disposed between two side plates provided one on each end of the main frame. The reduction gear drive mechanisms are substantially sealed and disposed inside the corresponding side plates. Two pulleys and a timing belt are provided outside each of the side plates.

Abstract: A printer having a platen roller and a module that are engagable with each other for printing on paper is disclosed. The printer includes a status detecting mechanism including a detecting part having a detection function for detecting a status of the printer, a restricting part for restricting the detection function of the detecting part, and a function restriction releasing part for releasing the restricted function of the detecting part. The engagement of the platen roller and the module displaces the function restriction releasing part. The displacement causes the function restriction releasing part to release the restricted function of the detecting part.

Abstract: A printer device is disclosed that has a cutter function and a thermal head, and is low profile but is suitable for thick paper. The printer device includes a first module and a second module. The first module includes a turning blade driving motor, a platen roller driving motor, a platen roller driven to rotate by the platen roller driving motor, and a fixed blade provided on a first frame. The second module includes a printing head and a turning blade provided on a second frame. When the first module and the second module are connected together, the printing head faces the platen roller, the turning blade faces the fixed blade, and rotation of the turning blade driving motor is transmitted to the turning blade.

Abstract: A printer apparatus is disclosed that includes a printer unit, a first chassis, and a second chassis that is arranged to open/close through rotation. The printer unit includes a thermal head, a first module having a motor, and a second module having a platen roller and a rotating body. The first chassis includes a heat sensitive paper roll accommodating portion and a mount portion to which the first module is mounted. The second chassis includes mount portions to which the second module and a printed paper roll shaft are mounted, a printed paper roll accommodating portion, and a rotation transmitting mechanism. When the second chassis is closed, the heat sensitive paper roll accommodating portion is closed, the second module is coupled to the first module, the rotating body is rotated by the motor, and the shaft is rotated by the motor via the rotating body and the rotation transmitting mechanism.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes a first module having a motor and a thermal head support member to fix a thermal head, the thermal head support member having a fixed blade part working as a blade and an a second module being detachably coupled with the first module, the second module having a platen roller, a movable blade member and a movable blade member movement mechanism to move the movable blade member, wherein the movable blade member is disposed to face the fixed blade part and driving force of the motor is conveyed to the movable blade member movement mechanism, and thereby a cutter part is formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations suitable for intravenous injection comprising a lyophilized anti-ulcerative agent reconstituted in isotonic solutions suitable for intravenous administration, such as 5% dextrose or 0.9% sodium chloride. The solutions are brought to a pH of between about 9 and about 12, preferably between about pH 10 and 11, by a glycine-sodium hydroxide buffer. Such formulations are chemically and physically stable, and do not significantly change color, for at least between about 6 and about 12 hours at room temperature, and are stable to color change for from between about 24 and 48 hours if kept at 5° C.

Abstract: A thermal printer unit is disclosed that comprises a main body module, a platen module, and a thermal head module. The platen module is detachably connected to the main body module. The thermal head module is detachably connected to the main body module and the platen module. When the thermal printer unit is installed in a POS device, the platen module is disengaged and separated from the main body module. When the thermal printer unit is installed in a label printer, the thermal head module is disengaged and separated from the main body module.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes a first module having a motor and a thermal head support member to fix a thermal head, the thermal head support member having a fixed blade part working as a blade and an a second module being detachably coupled with the first module, the second module having a platen roller, a movable blade member and a movable blade member movement mechanism to move the movable blade member, wherein the movable blade member is disposed to face the fixed blade part and driving force of the motor is conveyed to the movable blade member movement mechanism, and thereby a cutter part is formed.

Abstract: A printer apparatus includes a first module including a fixed blade, and a second module being detachably attached to the first module, the second module including a movable blade, wherein the fixed blade includes an overlap portion and the movable blade includes an overlap portion overlapping with the overlap portion of the fixed blade when the first and second modules are detachably attached, and wherein at least one of the overlap portion of the movable blade and the overlap portion of the fixed blade has an inclination portion, which inclination portion in the case of the overlap portion of the movable blade inclines away from the fixed blade, and in the case of the overlap portion of the fixed blade inclines away from the movable blade.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations suitable for intravenous injection comprising a lyophilized anti-ulcerative agent reconstituted in isotonic solutions suitable for intravenous administration, such as 5% dextrose or 0.9% sodium chloride. The solutions are brought to a pH of between about 9 and about 12, preferably between about pH 10 and 11, by a glycine-sodium hydroxide buffer. Such formulations are chemically and physically stable, and do not significantly change color, for at least between about 6 and about 12 hours at room temperature, and are stable to color change for from between about 24 and 48 hours if kept at 5° C.

Abstract: A printer apparatus is disclosed that includes a main body having a paper roll installing part containing a paper roll therein; a cover covering the paper roll installing part when the cover is closed; a printing part for printing data onto a part of the paper roll; and a presenter unit part mounted on the cover. The presenter unit part is configured to accommodate the printed portion of the paper roll, cut off the printed portion from the paper roll, and discharge the cut-off printed portion therefrom.

Abstract: A printer apparatus for printing data on paper traveling through the printer apparatus in a paper conveying direction. The printer apparatus includes a paper conveying portion including a driving roller and a driven roller, the driving roller and driven roller being moveable with respect to one another between an engaged position at which the driving roller and the driven roller are pressed together and a disengaged position at which the driving roller and the driven roller are separated; wherein the paper conveying portion is situated downstream, with respect to the paper conveying direction, from the location at which the data is printed on the paper; and wherein the driving roller and the driven roller are operative to pressingly sandwich the paper therebetween when the driving roller and the driven roller are in the engaged position.