Abstract: A paper sheet processing apparatus for processing a paper sheet with conveying the paper sheet having been fed, the apparatus main body including: a paper feed section; a conveyance section; and at least one kind of paper sheet processing section, wherein a paper passable region width Wb defined as a dimension of a paper passable region of the conveyance path in width directions is set to be a maximum width dimension that permits conveyance of the paper sheet without a paper jam in the paper sheet processing section in a standby state, and wherein a prevention section for, when a feed paper sheet width Wp defined as a width dimension of a paper sheet to be fed is greater than the paper passable region width Wb, preventing the to-be-fed paper sheet 100 from being conveyed intact to the paper sheet processing section is further provided.

Abstract: A paper sheet processing apparatus for processing a paper sheet with conveying the paper sheet having been fed, the apparatus main body including: a paper feed section; a conveyance section; and at least one kind of paper sheet processing section, wherein a paper passable region width Wb defined as a dimension of a paper passable region of the conveyance path in width directions is set to be a maximum width dimension that permits conveyance of the paper sheet without a paper jam in the paper sheet processing section in a standby state, and wherein a prevention section for, when a feed paper sheet width Wp defined as a width dimension of a paper sheet to be fed is greater than the paper passable region width Wb, preventing the to-be-fed paper sheet 100 from being conveyed intact to the paper sheet processing section is further provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a content display method of analyzing contents created especially for a display area wider than a screen size and displaying a partial area of the content based on a result of analysis.

Abstract: A printer capable of invalidating a document of value is described. The printer includes a printing mechanism, a cutter, a sensor suitable for sensing authentication characteristics of a document and outputting a sensor signal corresponding to the sensed characteristics, and a controller. The controller is operable to send authentication data representing the sensor signal to a server, cause the cutter to cut the document to invalidate the document, and send data representing completion of the invalidation of the document to the server.

Abstract: A printer suitable for use in conjunction with a server operable to output rendered data representing an image to the printer via a network is described. The printer includes a storage medium operable to store identification data associated with the printer, and a controller. The controller is operable to send the identification data to the server, receive decoding data and the rendered data from the server, and generate decoded data by decoding the rendered data by using the decoding data. The printer further includes a printer mechanism operable to print the image based on the decoded data.

Abstract: A printer prints images on a printing medium having a mark. The printer includes an optical sensor, a feeding section, a controller, and a printing section. The optical sensor is operable to generate a signal based on a position of the mark of the printing medium with respect to the optical sensor. The feeding section is operable to perform feeding of the printing medium. The controller is operable to control the feeding of the printing medium based on the signal. The printing section is operable to print images on the printing medium.

Abstract: A multilayer card is described. The multilayer card includes a base layer, a watermark layer, an image layer, and an opaque layer. The watermark layer is provided on the base layer and is at least partially transparent. The image layer is provided on the watermark layer. The opaque layer is provided on the image layer.

Abstract: A color printing method securely performs high definition color printing using colors including characteristic colors without using special application software. The color printing method displays a print image based on color-image data to be printed, as a preview image, on a display unit. For the previewed print image, each print content corresponding to each print purpose is designated. Based on the color-image data in which each print content is designated, color printing is performed.

Abstract: A color printing method securely performs high definition color printing using colors including characteristic colors without using special application software. The color printing method displays a print image based on color-image data to be printed, as a preview image, on a display unit. For the previewed print image, each print content corresponding to each print purpose is designated. Based on the color-image data in which each print content is designated, color printing is performed.

Abstract: A thermal printer for transferring ink from an ink film to a printing medium is described. The thermal transfer printer includes a print head and a platen. The print head has a plurality of resistance heating elements operable to be individually energized with electrical drive pulses. Each of the resistance heating elements has a transfer surface which is substantially flat for transfer of the ink from the ink film to the printing medium. The print head is pressed against the platen during printing. At least one of the transfer surfaces includes a concave portion which substantially avoids the transfer of the ink.

Abstract: A printer prints images on a printing medium having a mark. The printer includes an optical sensor, a feeding section, a controller, and a printing section. The optical sensor is operable to generate a signal based on a position of the mark of the printing medium with respect to the optical sensor. The feeding section is operable to perform feeding of the printing medium. The controller is operable to control the feeding of the printing medium based on the signal. The printing section is operable to print images on the printing medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for authenticating a card containing first and second images which is covered by lenticular lenses includes an optical input device, a data storage section, and a processor. The optical input section is operable to generate first data representing the first image and generate second data representing the second image. The data storage section is operable to store reference data representing a reference image. The processor is operable to authenticate the card based on the first data, the second data, and the reference data. The optical input section is operable to receive the first and second images through the lenticular lenses.

Abstract: A combination printer is described. The combination printer includes a thermal head and an ink printing head, such as a thermal transfer printing head. The thermal head thermally prints on thermal paper by heating. The thermal transfer printing head prints ink on the thermal paper by thermally transferring ink from an ink film to the thermal paper. The thermal transfer head is preferably positioned downstream relative to the first head along a paper flow path of the thermal paper. The printer further includes a first platen that serves as a back support for the thermal head, and a second platen that serves as a back support for the thermal transfer printing head.

Abstract: A multilayer card is described. The multilayer card includes a base layer, a watermark layer, an image layer, and an opaque layer. The watermark layer is provided on the base layer and is at least partially transparent. The image layer is provided on the watermark layer. The opaque layer is provided on the image layer.

Abstract: A thermal printer for transferring ink from an ink film to a printing medium is described. The thermal transfer printer includes a print head and a platen. The print head has a plurality of resistance heating elements operable to be individually energized with electrical drive pulses. Each of the resistance heating elements has a transfer surface which is substantially flat for transfer of the ink from the ink film to the printing medium. The print head is pressed against the platen during printing. At least one of the transfer surfaces includes a concave portion which substantially avoids the transfer of the ink.

Abstract: A combination printer is described. The combination printer includes a thermal head and an ink printing head, such as a thermal transfer printing head. The thermal head thermally prints on thermal paper by heating. The thermal transfer printing head prints ink on the thermal paper by thermally transferring ink from an ink film to the thermal paper. The thermal transfer head is preferably positioned downstream relative to the first head along a paper flow path of the thermal paper. The printer further includes a first platen that serves as a back support for the thermal head, and a second platen that serves as a back support for the thermal transfer printing head.

Abstract: A printer suitable for use in conjunction with a server operable to output rendered data representing an image to the printer via a network is described. The printer includes a storage medium operable to store identification data associated with the printer, and a controller. The controller is operable to send the identification data to the server, receive decoding data and the rendered data from the server, and generate decoded data by decoding the rendered data by using the decoding data. The printer further includes a printer mechanism operable to print the image based on the decoded data.

Abstract: A printer capable of invalidating a document of value is described. The printer includes a printing mechanism, a cutter, a sensor suitable for sensing authentication characteristics of a document and outputting a sensor signal corresponding to the sensed characteristics, and a controller. The controller is operable to send authentication data representing the sensor signal to a server, cause the cutter to cut the document to invalidate the document, and send data representing completion of the invalidation of the document to the server.

Abstract: A printer capable of managing a consumable printing product is described. The printer includes a printing mechanism, a sensor, a network interface, and a controller. The printing mechanism is arranged to utilize a consumable product during printing. The sensor generates a status signal indicative of a status of the printer. The network interface is operable to couple the printer to a network. The controller is operable to send an e-mail message to a maintenance computer through the network in response to the status signal.

Abstract: A thermal transfer printer is described. The thermal transfer printer includes a transfer roller, a first platen, a thermal transfer printing section, and a second platen. The transfer roller is operable to heat first ink for transfer of the first ink from a first ink film to a printing medium. The transfer roller presses the first ink film and the printing medium against the first platen. The thermal transfer printing section is operable to heat second ink for transfer the second ink from a second ink film to the printing medium. The thermal transfer printing section presses the second ink film and the printing medium against the second platen.