Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an applying unit that can be connected to a printer and apply an adhesive to a recording sheet includes: a roller configured to transport the recording sheet that is discharged from the printer; a sensor configured to detect the bend of the recording sheet; an applying portion configured to apply the adhesive to the recording sheet; and a control device configured to adjust the rotation speed of the roller according to the value detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A head unit includes a frame, a head assembly detachably supported by the frame, a positioning portion for positioning the head assembly at a first position in a first direction in which a recording medium is conveyed forward, the first direction being a conveyance direction of the recording medium, in a state in which the head assembly is attached, a guide portion for guiding movement of the head assembly to a second position, which is a position farther away from a conveyance path of the recording medium than the first position in a second direction intersecting the first direction and along a thickness direction of the recording medium, and a fulcrum portion at which a posture of the head assembly is changed when the head assembly is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: In a printer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a head unit includes a plurality of projections which project toward the rear in conveying direction (X-axis direction) of recording paper, and with one projection provided at each location between the center and respective ends of the head unit in longitudinal direction along width direction (Y-axis direction) of the recording paper. The head frame includes notches to accommodate projections, movement restrictor which contacts a part of the head unit from both sides in the longitudinal direction of the head unit, and biasing members to bias the head unit toward the platen. Each of the notches is provided to form a space between itself and the projection, such that the head unit is allowed to swing around axis parallel to rotary shaft (the X-axis direction) of the openable-closable section and axis parallel to the width direction of the recording paper.

Abstract: A printer according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a printer section configured to print on recording paper; a main body configured to support a first portion of the printer section; an openable-closable section rotatably connected to the main body about a rotary shaft orthogonal to a width direction (Y-axis direction) of the recording paper and configured to support a second portion of the printer section. The printer further includes an opening-closing lever provided at a second end portion of the openable-closable section on a side opposite to a first end portion connected to the main body and configured to rotationally move between a release position, in which the openable-closable section can be opened and closed, and a lock position, in which the openable-closable section is closingly fixed to the main body.

Abstract: A printer includes: a printing part for printing on a recording sheet; a fixed blade and a movable blade for cutting the recording sheet; a body part supporting the movable blade; an opening and closing part supporting the fixed blade and having a first end connected to the body part such that the opening and closing part opens and closes; an opening and closing lever provided at a second end of the opening and closing part opposite the first end and rotating between a free position for allowing the opening and closing part to open and close and a locking position for fixing the opening and closing part to the body part; and a separating mechanism for separating the fixed blade from the movable blade in a separating direction in conjunction with an unlocking operation of the opening and closing lever.

Abstract: A knob holding structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure has a holder, a pair of pinching members configured to hold a knob and arranged opposed to each other in the holder, and an elastic member configured to support the pair of pinching members so that each pinching member can be displaced relative to an inner surface of the holder, and to bias the pinching members in a direction so as to approach each other.

Abstract: A printer according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a printing portion configured to perform printing on a recording sheet, a cutter including a fixed blade and a movable blade and configured to cut the recording sheet along a width direction thereof by movement of the movable blade, an adhesive transfer unit configured to add an adhesive to a rear surface of the recording sheet, and a transfer roller disposed to face the adhesive transfer unit and configured to press the recording sheet toward the adhesive transfer unit and transport the recording sheet. The adhesive transfer unit is integrally assembled together with the movable blade, and provided to move together with the movable blade along a moving direction of the movable blade.

Abstract: A knob holding structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure has a holder, a pair of pinching members configured to hold a knob and arranged opposed to each other in the holder, and an elastic member configured to support the pair of pinching members so that each pinching member can be displaced relative to an inner surface of the holder, and to bias the pinching members in a direction so as to approach each other.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an applying unit that can be connected to a printer and apply an adhesive to a recording sheet includes: a roller configured to transport the recording sheet that is discharged from the printer; a sensor configured to detect the bend of the recording sheet; an applying portion configured to apply the adhesive to the recording sheet; and a control device configured to adjust the rotation speed of the roller according to the value detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A printer configured to cut recording paper with a fixed blade and a movable blade has a push member configured to push out the movable blade or racks provided at both longitudinal ends of the movable blade, to expose a blade of the movable blade, and the push member is fixed in position while the blade is exposed.

Abstract: A printer includes a holder configured to house rolled recording paper, a cover that is attached to the holder to be openable and closable relative to the holder, and a contact part that is attached to the cover and configured to contact the recording paper. The contact part is configured such that the contact part substantially point-contacts the recording paper, and positions on the contact part contacting the recording paper change as the recording paper is unrolled.

Abstract: A printer including a printing part which prints on a recording paper; a cutter part which cuts the recording paper; and a conveying part which includes a conveying route having a curving shape and through which the recording paper conveyed through the cutter part is conveyed; a conveying route cover which is attached to the conveying part and covers a portion of the conveying route; and a flapper which is provided at a curved portion of the conveying route, has a curved shape, and is rotatably attached to the conveying route cover so as to rotatably open or close relative to a main body of the printer, wherein the conveying route cover and the flapper are movable together so as to separate from or contact the main body.

Abstract: A printer includes a print head configured to print on a recording sheet, a platen roller attached to a frame in a rotatable manner, a support having a head spring attached thereto that urges the print head toward the platen roller, and a hold unit attached to the frame in a rotatable manner and having an engaging part that engages with a projection situated at a side end of the support, wherein the head spring is configured to urge the print head toward the platen roller when the projection is engaged with the engaging part, and wherein the hold unit is configured to be rotated to cause the engaging part to disengage from the projection.

Abstract: A printer includes a printer body (110) including a recording-paper holder (111) that holds rolled recording paper (100) and includes a holder guide (112) for guiding the recording paper (100), a platen roller (140), a print head (130) attached to the printer body (110), and a lower guide (160) that is disposed to face the holder guide (112) such that a conveying path for guiding the recording paper (100) is formed between the lower guide (160) and the holder guide (112).

Abstract: A printer includes a print head that prints on recording sheet, a platen roller that transports the recording sheet pinched between the print head and the platen roller, a movable blade that cuts the recording sheet, a roller driving module that drives the platen roller, and a cutter driving module that drives the movable blade. The roller driving module and the cutter driving module are both provided at one end along an axial direction of the platen roller.

Abstract: A printer including a printing part which prints on a recording paper; a cutter part which cuts the recording paper; and a conveying part which includes a conveying route having a curving shape and through which the recording paper conveyed through the cutter part is conveyed; a conveying route cover which is attached to the conveying part and covers a portion of the conveying route; and a flapper which is provided at a curved portion of the conveying route, has a curved shape, and is rotatably attached to the conveying route cover so as to rotatably open or close relative to a main body of the printer, wherein the conveying route cover and the flapper are movable together so as to separate from or contact the main body.

Abstract: A printer includes a head unit and a platen unit. The head unit includes a print head. The platen unit includes a platen roller, a support, and a guide roller. The platen roller is rotatably supported on the support and configured to rotate to convey recording sheet. The guide roller includes a roller part, and the roller part is configured to rotate in contact with the recording sheet as the recording sheet is conveyed.

Abstract: A printer including a printing part which prints on a recording paper; a cutter part which cuts the recording paper; and a conveying part which includes a conveying route having a curving shape and through which the recording paper conveyed through the cutter part is conveyed; a conveying route cover which is attached to the conveying part and covers a portion of the conveying route; and a flapper which is provided at a curved portion of the conveying route, has a curved shape, and is rotatably attached to the conveying route cover so as to rotatably open or close relative to a main body of the printer, wherein the conveying route cover and the flapper are movable together so as to separate from or contact the main body.

Abstract: A printer includes a print head that prints on recording sheet, a platen roller that transports the recording sheet pinched between the print head and the platen roller, a movable blade that cuts the recording sheet, a roller driving module that drives the platen roller, and a cutter driving module that drives the movable blade. The roller driving module and the cutter driving module are both provided at one end along an axial direction of the platen roller.

Abstract: A printer includes a print head configured to print on a recording sheet, a platen roller attached to a frame in a rotatable manner, a support having a head spring attached thereto that urges the print head toward the platen roller, and a hold unit attached to the frame in a rotatable manner and having an engaging part that engages with a projection situated at a side end of the support, wherein the head spring is configured to urge the print head toward the platen roller when the projection is engaged with the engaging part, and wherein the hold unit is configured to be rotated to cause the engaging part to disengage from the projection.