Abstract: A platen device for holding a workpiece in an ink-jet printer operable to perform a printing operation on a printing surface of the workpiece, said platen device being movable into a printing area in which a printing head is operated to deliver an ink onto said printing surface for thereby forming an image on said printing surface, the platen device including a platen arranged to permit the workpiece to be placed on the platen such that a printing portion of the workpiece having the printing surface is in direct contact with a surface of the platen, and a space-defining structure partially defining an accommodating space which is provided below the platen to accommodate non-printing portions of the workpiece which extend from the printing portion outwardly of the platen.

Abstract: A label printer suitable for label printing of a name card type optical disk as well as a 12 cm-standard complete round disk, wherein a 12 cm-diameter complete round disk loading recessed portion 3 is provided in a disk transferring tray 2 allowed to be inserted and ejected from a printer body 1, and a name card type disk loading recessed portion 4 having a bottom surface positioned lower than the bottom surface of the complete round disk loading recessed portion 3 is provided at the rear portion of the complete round disk loading recessed portion 3. At a rear portion of the name card type disk loading recessed portion 4, an aperture for allowing the movement of the tip protruded portion 11a of a disk holding means 11 in the fore-and-aft direction of the printer body 1 is provided.

Abstract: A fabric printing device contains a supporting section on which a fabric can be installed and removed, having a supporting face for supporting an installed fabric from below; and an ink emitting section for emitting ink onto the fabric on said supporting face. The supporting section has a section in which the coefficient of static friction acting on the fabric in the central region of said supporting face is greater than the coefficient of static friction acting on the fabric in regions in the vicinity of the respective end sections of said supporting face in at least one direction thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an intensive machine performing a plurality of processes in a series of steps of fabricating a multilayer substrate. In order that the object may be achieved, the invention provides an intensive machine including an intensive platform installed in a direction in which a ceramic green sheet is fed out of a roll by a feeding apparatus. An adsorbing and conveying table is installed on the platform for conveying the sheet while the sheet is adsorbed and held by an air suction force. On the intensive platform are installed a via hole forming apparatus, via hole inspecting apparatus, filling and printing apparatus, filling and printing apparatus, filling and printing inspecting apparatus and wiring pattern printing apparatus arranged in the sheet conveying direction.

Abstract: A holder is provided for holding an article in a machine for decorating articles, the holder including a base member, a format plate arranged releasably above the base member with an opening in the format plate for receiving the article, and an intermediate plate between the base member and the format plate. On its side facing the format plate the intermediate plate has a layer of soft material, such as a plastic film, to support the article. The intermediate plate and the format plate are easily releasably mounted on the base member. To replace the film, the intermediate plate with film can be removed from the holder and replaced by another intermediate plate carrying a fresh film.

Abstract: A screen-printing apparatus having pneumatically operated clamping devices for clamping one edge of a print screen frame to the print head of the apparatus. In a screen-printing operation where multiple print screens must be quickly interchanged, efficiency of time and energy may be achieved by a manually activated pneumatic clamping device that quickly secures and releases one edge of the screen frame to the print head. The screen-printing apparatus is not limited to a single print head, and multiple pneumatic clamping devices are envisioned for as many screen print heads as are mounted on the screen-printing apparatus.

Abstract: A register cam and a printing press incorporating the register cam are disclosed. The register cam permits the selection of alternative configurations that permit the alteration of parameters of the registration without the removal of the register cam from the printing press. The register cam can have one or more arms movably connected to and extending from the body. The one or more arms include at least two faces with each face having a distinct profile such that when an arm is in a first orientation a first face is presented to contact a gripper arm of the printing press and in a second orientation a second face is presented to contact the gripper arm of the printing press.

Abstract: An apparatus for printing variable information on a tape to form a tape segment, applying the tape segment onto an object, and cutting the tape segment includes a printer for printing information onto the tape segment. A controller controls the printer in response to input to vary the information printed onto the tape. The printed tape segment is transported to a location for application onto the object and is cut. The unwind tension of the tape as the tape is removed from the tape roll is controlled to present the tape to the printer at a substantially uniform speed and to reduce jerkiness of the tape. The information is registered such that it is placed at a predetermined location on different tape segments.

Abstract: A printing plate is held at one point thereof by a holding portion provided at a surface plate. When pushed by a pushing portion, the printing plate is only rotationally displaced. Thus, an angular error is substantially eliminated and displacement of the printing plate is small. Then, the pushing portion positions the printing plate in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the surface plate can be moved. Then, movement of the surface plate positions the printing plate in the direction in which the surface plate can be moved.

Abstract: A bifurcated platen assembly is used to improve screen printing operations by providing parallel spaced apart platens instead of a single platen. The platens occupy the same space as a conventional platen but allows the simultaneous printing on two garment portions or two garments such that alignment problems are eliminated and the operator is able to increase through put production. The platen assembly is movable through a ninety degree arc to facilitate printing on different garments with appropriate screens.

Abstract: A base or pallet that is variably adjustable along its width to specifically accommodate a wide range of differently sized pieces of clothing is provided. A main pallet base is flanked by a pair of extendable and retractable (movable) wings, along the underside thereof, that are constructed from a durable material and that extend simultaneously in opposing directions. In an illustrative embodiment, a movement-balancing mechanism, such as a rack-and-pinion assembly or pantograph, is used to extend and retract the wings at a similar rate. In this manner, pulling or pushing on one wing causes the other to move simultaneously. The wings are locked in place using a locking mechanism beneath the outer-facing side of the main base. The locking mechanism can be a block that applies friction to one of the rack sets of the rack-and-pinion assembly or other movement-balancing mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for printing on golf tees or other conical objects. The apparatus includes a singler from which the objects are discharged one-by-one. From the singler, the objects are deposited onto a rack. In some versions of the invention, the singler vibrates. The rack is mechanically separate from the singler so that the vibrations of the singler are not transmitted to the rack. A conveyor adjacent the rack individually picks up each object. More particularly, the object is held between a pair of opposed entraining pins on the conveyor. As the object moves horizontally along the conveyor, it is passed underneath a printer that prints on the object.

Abstract: A quick release pallet for a screen printing machine in which the pallet has locating recesses at either ends which locate the pallet on the pallet arm of the screen printing machine by engaging locating lugs on the pallet arm. A toggle clip secures the pallet in position. The advantages are that the pallet has no attachments and can be very quickly positioned and released. Because there are no screw holes in the top surface of the pallet it has a larger print area. The pallet can also be modified to a vacuum pallet with a perforated top plate and a vacuum manifold below.

Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed for removably mounting rollers and cylinders in a machine for quick and easy removal and replacement by other rollers and cylinders. The mounting system provides for rapid separation of the journal from the roller or cylinder so that only the roller or cylinder is removed, and the mounting system has particular applicability with respect to ink rolls in printing machines.

Abstract: Holding arrangement for a chip which includes a support having a first end for supporting the chip. A vacuum chamber is arranged in the support. An annular seal is arranged at the first end. A vacuum source evacuates the chamber. A method of holding a chip in the holding arrangement includes placing the chip into the holding arrangement, pad printing the chip, and removing the chip from the holding arrangement.

Abstract: A method of supporting an object having an even contact surface during manufacturing operations, by urging it to a rigid substrate, the contact surface facing a supporting surface of said substrate, for use in an environment containing particles that are likely to be entrapped between the object and the substrate. The method includes provision of a supporting surface in the form of a plurality of bulges disposed on the substrate with depressions therebetween. The bulges have crests with rounded profile enabling the entrapped particles to fall into the depressions, thereby reducing the probability of causing mechanical damage to the object and/or of a faulty manufacturing operation on the object.

Abstract: A tape handling system including a tape mount roller, a first accumulator movable between first and second positions, a printer for printing on tape, and a second accumulator movable between first and second positions. Movement of the second accumulator from the first position to the second position causes the printer to begin printing. An apparatus including the tape handling system and a tape applicator.

Abstract: A flexible counter for an embossing system provides resilient support under a sheet which opposes pressure from a contoured die forming an embossment in the sheet. The flexible counter includes a resilient mat and a fixed bolster which supports the mat. The bolster has peripheral walls which extend around sides of the mat so that an upper portion of the mat protrudes above the peripheral walls. In addition, the bolster includes a resilient bumper that bounds an upper portion of the mat. An upper edge of the bumper is about flush with an upper surface of the mat. The walls have a peripheral channel in which the bumper is disposed. The bumper is formed of a resilient material having higher rigidity than the mat, thereby controlling the flow and stretching behavior of the upper surface of the mat as compressed during an embossing operation.

Abstract: A sheet-fed printing machine having a control console at the downstream end of a sheet transfer system which transfers printed sheets to a delivery unit. The control console has an inclined proof sheet support surface disposed in direct overlying relation to the delivery unit and sheet transfer system upon which a proof sheet withdrawn from the delivery unit may be positioned and assessed for quality. The support surface further includes control elements for directly adjusting and controlling printing quality based upon assessment of the proof sheet. With the control console support surface in overlying relation to the sheet transfer system and the delivery unit, the support surface is at a height which can be comfortably used by an operator of average height and does not impede access to the end of the printing machine nor increase its overall length.

Abstract: A wide format thermal printer for printing a multicolor graphic product on a printing sheet; a vacuum workbed for supporting a sheet material for performing work operations, such as cutting, printing or plotting, thereon; a replaceable donor sheet assembly, which includes a memory, for use with a thermal printer; methods and apparatus for improved thermal printing, including methods and apparatus for conserving donor sheet and reducing the amount of time required to print a multicolor graphic product; a thermal printhead including a memory; methods and apparatus for the alignment of a sheet material for printing or performing other work operations on the sheet material; and methods and apparatus for controlling the tension of the donor sheet during printing with a wide format thermal printer. The wide format thermal printer can include provision for the automatic loading of cassettes of donor sheet from a cassette storage rack.

Abstract: In a high speed sheet printing or coating machine there is a tendency for the sheets to move about as they are being fed to the datum stops, so that precise registration is not achieved. This is remedied by exerting a damping force which pulls each sheet continuously towards a fixed support surface 12 before and during registration and during printing or coating. The damping force comprises vacuum and/or magnetic forces which settle each sheet rapidly on the fixed support surface as it is fed into contact with the datum stops. The vacuum force is provided by drawing air through an array of holes 26 in the fixed support surface into an underlying chamber 24 evacuated through a pipe 28 by a vacuum pump, and is adjustable either by controlling the flow rate through the pump or by controllably venting the chamber or pipe to atmosphere.

Abstract: A new platen for use with a printing machine, and preferably for allowing automatic unloading of a printed article from a support surface of the platen is disclosed. The disclosed platen includes a structure for attachment to the printing machine, a support surface, and a gripping area disposed about the support surface to allow an automatic unloader to grip and remove an article from the support surface. The support surface is preferably rectangular having gripping areas proximate to each corner of the surface. The gripping areas are preferably notches within the support surface itself, but may also be in the form of a ledge with notches disposed along a portion of an edge and attached to the support surface.

Abstract: Manufacturing methods of liquid crystal display elements and manufacturing apparatuses for same which prevent an insulating substrate from sliding out of position and which attract and fix the substrate firmly and flatly by removing deformations of the substrate with substantially strong forces, even when a thin-type glass substrate or a thin-type plastic substrate is employed. A blower is used to exert attractive forces on the insulating substrate placed on a stage at a second attraction opening. A vacuum pump and a switching valve are used to exert the attractive forces first at the first attraction openings of the first group, then at the first attraction openings of the first and second groups, and finally at the first attraction openings of the first, second, and third groups on nearly the entire insulating substrate.

Abstract: Manufacturing methods of liquid crystal display elements and manufacturing apparatuses for same which prevent an insulating substrate from sliding out of position and which attract and fix the substrate firmly and flatly by removing deformations of the substrate with substantially strong forces, even when a thin-type glass substrate or a thin-type plastic substrate is employed. A blower is used to exert attractive forces on the insulating substrate placed on a stage at a second attraction opening. A vacuum pump and a switching valve are used to exert the attractive forces first at the first attraction openings of the first group, then at the first attraction openings of the first and second groups, and finally at the first attraction openings of the first, second, and third groups on nearly the entire insulating substrate.

Abstract: Machine for the silk-screen printing of flat articles such as sheets of glass (2) and the like, comprising at least four fixed uprights (10) supporting horizontal parallel beams (20) on which a bridge (30) carrying the printing means (40) is movable, and a surface (3) for resting the glass (2), said machine comprising an apparatus (100; 1000) for gripping and centring the glass (2) with respect to the fixed printing screen (4).

Abstract: A micro-contact printing apparatus includes a pressure chamber with a micro-contact printing stamp, a vacuum chuck, elastomeric membrane and mechanical stops attached to the vacuum chuck and positioned within the chamber. An extractor pin is attached to the chamber and accessible externally. The micro-contact printing stamp includes a flexible layer made from an elastomer with a stamping surface and attached to a support structure. A method for micro-contact printing a substrate surface includes advancing the substrate surface toward the stamping surface and contacting mechanical stops with support structure before the substrate surface physically contacts the stamping surface. Springs of members adjust the position of the substrate surface to be parallel with the stamping surface. The membrane is inflated to physically contact the substrate surface with the stamping surface, in such a manner that complete adhesion of the stamping surface to the substrate surface is achieved.

Abstract: An unbaked ceramic layer is formed by applying a ceramic paste on to an organic flexible supporting body. First target marks are formed on the flexible supporting body before or after this process. Then, the positioning for printing electrodes is performed based upon information obtained through image processing of the first target marks, to print the electrodes on the unbaked ceramic layer. With this, a manufacturing method for ceramic electronic components that can minimize positional misalignment in electrode patterns is provided.

Abstract: A control system (60) for a printing press having a printed copy, a device (68 and 70) for manually using the copy to control operation of the press based on information on the copy, and device (80 and 82) for automatically reading the copy while excluding any control by target information on the copy, and controlling operation of the press based upon information on the copy.

Abstract: Clamping apparatus for disk-shaped information medium having a central hole, the disk-shaped information medium having a surface upon which information is to be printed, including a baseplate having holes; a slider guidably mounted on the baseplate for centering the disk-shaped information medium with the central hole; stationary holding elements arranged on the baseplate, and movable holding elements arranged on the slider, in such a way that when an information medium is placed in the clamping apparatus, a predetermined number of the stationary and movable holding elements are arranged along the outer periphery of the information medium, and the remainder of the stationary and movable holding elements are arranged along the inner periphery of the central hole of the information medium; a bottom plate positioned under the baseplate and movable perpendicular thereto; and information medium contact elements which are formed on the bottom plate and adapted to pass through holes in the baseplate and contact the

Abstract: A printer including a paper guide auxiliary member for guiding recording paper to the vicinity of the lower end of a printing area in which a print head performs printing, a paper side regulating member formed of elastic material for guiding both sides outside of the printing area of recording paper transferred from the paper guide auxiliary member towards the exit of the recording paper, and a gap forming member located outside of recording paper path and pressed between the paper side regulating member and platen. The recording paper is guided along the platen by the paper side regulating member while being transferred in the predetermined gap formed between the paper side regulating member and platen without frictional force, thereby avoiding the need for a mask plate which often causes problems.

Abstract: Apparatus for printing labels onto circular discs of predetermined diameter includes a linear printhead having a length equal to at least the diameter of the discs to be printed. A carrier has a planar surface with a circular recess into which a compact disc can be tightly inserted. The recess is of a depth substantially equal to the thickness of the disc to be printed, whereby the planar surface and a surface of an inserted disc form a substantially flat surface. The carrier is formed of a substrate and a member which defines the outer boundary of the recess. The substrate is at least partially formed of an elastic material having a compliance selected so as to provide a pressure on the printhead optimal for dye transfer. A second rigid member fits into a center hole in the inserted compact disc.

Abstract: This invention discloses an universal chuck for holding plates, including a base having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, a lower carriage movable on the base along said longitudinal axis, an upper carriage movable on the lower carriage along the longitudinal axis, a plate mounting carried by the lower carriage at one side thereof for mounting one edge of a plate to be held by the universal chuck, and a plate mounting carried by the upper carriage at the side thereof opposite to the one side of the lower carriage, for mounting the opposite edge of the plate to be held by the universal chuck, such that moving the lower carriage and the upper carriage with respect to each other and with respect to the base along said longitudinal axis, changes the distance between the lower carriage and upper carriage plate mountings to thereby enable the chuck to hold plates of different longitudinal dimensions.

Abstract: According to the present invention, ceramic electronic components are produced by a process which includes the steps of forming an unbaked ceramic layer on a surface of an organic flexible supporting body by applying a ceramic paste, the surface having an area that is given a peeling treatment and areas that are not given the peeling treatment; forming first target marks on the flexible supporting body; and positioning and priming electrodes on the unbaked ceramic layer, based upon information obtained through image processing of the first target marks.

Abstract: A method and a device exactly aligning a printing image relative to a geometrically correct print position of a printing machine for printing carriers, for example CDs, which employ use of a printing foil having a hole system which has been aligned relative to the image center and being secured to a printing screen having locating bores which have been aligned relative to the image center and which correspond to locating pins of the printing machine which have been aligned relative to the carrier center.

Abstract: A system for imprinting stationery including envelopes, letters and cards with return addresses, sending addresses, letterheads and other indicia uses inexpensive self inking stamps. A horizontal rectangular top plate is provided with apertures through which the stamps pass when imprinting on a piece of stationery. The top plate is supported above a flat horizontal support surface on which the piece of stationery rests by a three sided fence which provides positioning stops for the stationery. The apertures are located at predetermined positions on the top plate so as to correctly position imprinting of sending addresses, return addresses and letterheads on stationery of various sizes. The positioning and registry is so well maintained that different colored stamps may be used in the same aperture to produce multicolor printing. By providing a system that produces high quality custom printed stationery as needed, the volume storage and expenses of preprinted stationery is avoided.

Abstract: A pressure printing apparatus in which a printing sheet is pressed against a stencil sheet, the pressure printing apparatus includes: a printing sheet table having a printing sheet holding surface inclined vertically; a sheet slidable member provided on the printing sheet holding surface of the printing sheet table, for sliding the printing sheet down from the printing sheet table; a gate for selectively holding the printing sheet fed onto the printing sheet holding surface of the printing sheet table on the printing sheet holding surface; a stencil sheet support portion disposed above and in opposition to the printing sheet table, for supporting the stencil sheet; a pressing member for pressing the printing sheet table against the stencil sheet support portion; and a printing sheet release frame provided between the printing sheet held by the printing sheet table and the stencil sheet supported by the stencil sheet support portion, for releasing the printing sheet stuck to the stencil sheet from the stencil

Abstract: An apparatus for silk screening a garment consisting of a base member, a support panel connected along one edge thereof to the base member, having a free end thereof receivable within an opening in the garment to position a portion of the garment on an upper surface of the support panel, and a silk screening member pivotly secured to the base member and swingable between an upper inoperative position and a lower operative position, having a silk screen portion adapted to overlie the garment portion disposed on the support panel when in the operative position.

Abstract: An automated printing machine has a plurality of printing pallets having elevated printing surfaces connected to an endless chain drive by an elongated bodies. The printing machine includes a positive indexing system for smoothly indexing items to be printed while supported on the elevated printing surfaces, first through a printing station having at least one printing head movable in a plurality of directions, and then to an integrated dryer station, after the printing station, having at least one pivotable dryer therein for selectively drying the printed items held on the elevated printing surfaces, as they pass through the drying station.

Abstract: A screen printing apparatus comprising a plurality of print stations arranged in a circle and an equal plurality of platens carrying objects to be printed by the print stations. Objects to be printed are placed on platens at a loading/unloading one of the stations and the platens are indexed around the circle of print stations for printing. A control unit controls the printing at the print stations and selectively inhibits printing at individual ones of the print stations. During start up, the control unit activates print stations, one at a time, in synchronism with the indexing of the platens. A skip mode is available in which printing at a given platen is inhibited by the control unit at each print station, when the given platen is at that print station. The control unit also successively inhibits print stations, one at a time, in synchronism with platen indexing to provide a controlled stop of the apparatus.

Abstract: Feeding table assembly of a sheet-fed printing machine with conveyor belts for conveying paper sheets from a feed pile, via a region for lateral alignment of the sheets, to downline printing units includes a rigid frame; a member having a sheet-conveying surface extending in a conveying direction over the lateral alignment region and formed with at least one through-opening for receiving the rigid frame therein; deflection rollers journaled in the rigid frame; at least one conveyor belt looped about the deflection rollers and having a strand for conveying the paper sheets from a location at a beginning of the sheet-conveying surface to a location beyond the lateral alignment region; a holder fixed to the printing machine; and a device for removably fastening the rigid frame to the holder so that a strand of the conveyor belt provided for conveying is in a conveying position; and method of assembling the conveyor belt with the feeding table.

Abstract: A process is provided for printing fabric, including fabric used in the making ties and other clothing articles. The process includes the step of stabilizing the fabric so that it can be subjected to printing processes without the degree of fabric deformation that would otherwise take place. A backing sheet of kraft paper or other suitable material is used to stabilize the fabric. In one embodiment, the fabric is stabilized so that it can be pulled through a lithographic printing apparatus. Alternatively, the stabilized fabric can be subjected to screen printing processes. The invention is also directed to the stabilized fabric.

Abstract: A silk screen work station and clamp mechanism assembly for the precise positioning and support of a work piece comprising a cabinet which has an upper planar work surface with a centrally disposed working area and a pair of compartments below the work area and with cabinet drawers and storage space. The central working area also has a rectangular opening formed therein. The opening has lateral and longitudinal edges. A work plate in a rectangular configuration corresponds to the rectangular opening in the work surface, but slightly smaller lengthwise and width-wise for precise positioning within the opening during operation and use. A pair of spaced parallel lead screws are secured to the under side of the work surface on opposite sides of the opening through bearing members. The bearing members are secured to the under side of the work surface.

Abstract: Retaining elements are disclosed for mounting on a platen of an imprinter in order to position and secure an identification band on the platen for an imprinting operation. Each retaining element comprises a base having a planar bottom surface and an upper surface generally parallel with the bottom surface and including a band support portion, an adhesive layer along the bottom surface for securing the retaining elements to the platen, and a cantilevered spring arm secured at one end to the base (and extending over the band support portion of the base). A pair of such elements are affixed in spaced relation on the platen on opposite sides of an imprinting zone so that an identification band can be slipped between the undersides of the spring arms and the support portion of the bases with the imprint-receiving portion of the band traversing the imprinting zone and, preferably, the clasp of the band engaging a side edge of one of the retaining elements.

Abstract: An improved printing press of the type having a plurality of beds having a top surface, a flood bar for flooding ink onto a screen placed on one of said plurality of beds, and a squeegee for removing excess ink from the screen, both located at a printing station of the printing press, wherein the improvement comprises a light source, a strip of light reflective material adapted to reflect light generated by the light source, a photoelectric eye for detecting light reflected by the reflective material, and a microprocessor adapted to operatively engage with the photoelectric eye and programmed to sequentially shut off the print station should the photoelectric eye detect reflected light generated by the light source and reflected by the reflective material.

Abstract: A printing paper supporting table having an inclined and adhesive printing paper supporting surface is provided with printing paper peeling plates which can selectively project upward from the printing paper supporting surface and a gate member for preventing the downward movement of the printing paper at a lower edge of the printing paper supporting surface by projecting upward from the printing paper supporting surface, and a stencil master plate supporting member for supporting a planar stencil master plate is placed above and opposite to the printing paper supporting surface. Further provided is a pressure applying unit for pressing the printing paper supporting table against a stencil master plate supporting member.

Abstract: An apparatus for screen printing a conductor pattern on a circuit board blank includes a receiving frame having a nest for seating the circuit board blank. The nest includes a porous stone having a surface for supporting the circuit board blank. Air is drawn through the porous stone for urging the circuit board blank against the porous stone. There is further provided a screen printing mechanism for printing on the circuit board blank seated in the nest.

Abstract: A pallet for supporting shirts for printing over the entire surface of the shirt, particularly including the sleeves. A shirt is telescoped over a thin upper panel whereafter separate sleeve panels mounted to the upper panel are slid outward into the sleeves of the shirt to provide support thereto. With the sleeve panels still maintained outward, the upper panel is then lowered down into abutment with the lower panel to secure the shirt between the upper and lower panels. Lowering of the upper panel with the sleeve panels mounted thereto causes the sleeve panels to be raised so that the pallet forms a generally planar overall surface upon which the shirt is supported and maintained in a stationary position during printing.

Abstract: A printer apparatus including a print head assembly and a transport belt for transporting a workpiece such as a plastic card through the printer apparatus. The transport belt includes a surface self-adhering to a surface of the plastic card. In a preferred embodiment, the printer apparatus includes a print head which is moved across a surface of the card while printing on the card. The printer apparatus includes a print head controller for interfacing between at least one microprocessor and at least one continuous tone print head, the number of print intensities either fixed or selected by the microprocessor.

Abstract: A pallet assembly for a printing machine used to print designs on garments such as tee shirts. The pallet assembly generally forms the outline of a human torso, arms and neck. The assembly is comprised of a pair of arm members rotatably attached to a plate.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus (10) for use in screen printing of curved articles comprising a housing (12) having mounted thereon a holding device (14). In a preferred embodiment the holding device (14) in its operative position is supported by an arm (34) and a post (78). A cable (236) is used to move the post (78) pivotally so as to move the holding device (14) to an inoperative position through an overcenter position. The holding device (14) can be restored to its operative position manually.