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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407102 | XML printer system An XML processing system for use in a barcode printer apparatus includes a computer system operatively coupled to the barcode printer apparatus. The computer system further includes an XML processor configured to receive, parse, and process an XML input data stream ... | 08/05/2008 |
| RE40373 | Card cleaning device A card cleaning device for use in an image forming machine includes a frame adapted for installation into an appropriately configured image forming machine, a bottom card cleaning roller having a shaft removably coupled to the frame and adapted for cleaning a card b... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7071961 | Ribbon drive and tensioning system for a print and apply engine for a printer An apparatus for driving and tensioning a ribbon includes a supply spindle for supplying a ribbon, a supply dancer assembly for applying tension to the ribbon, a printhead, a take-up dancer assembly for applying tension to the ribbon, and a take-up spindle for colle... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6655593 | Native XML printer An XML processing system for use in a barcode printer apparatus includes a computer system operatively coupled to the barcode printer apparatus. The computer system further includes an XML processor configured to receive, parse, and process an XML input d... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6647871 | Loader for a printer for printing flat articles and printer provided with such a loader A loader (1) for a printer for printing flat articles (2), this loader (1) which delimits a storage magazine (9) for the articles in the stacked condition being provided internally with a pivoting member (4) arranged to hold the articles (2) in bearing co... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6637957 | Printer with ribbon fold out mechanism and plastic ribbon clutch A ribbon mechanism mounted in the lid of a printer includes a ribbon carriage pivotally coupled to the lid for folding out of the lid by virtue of its mass when the lid is open and for folding in the lid as the lid is closed. The invention comprises a clu... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6609844 | Portable printer having automatic print alignment A portable printer for printing on a roll of paper or label stock is provided having automatic print alignment with the width of the roll. The portable printer has a housing having a compartment for receiving the roll, a cover to access the roll, and a ce... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607316 | Portable label printer A portable label printer is provided having a central control section, and first and second printing sections coupled to the central section. Each of the first and second printing sections has a printing mechanism with a thermal printhead and motor driven... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6604876 | System for dissipating electrostatic charge in a printer A system for dissipating electrostatic charge build-up in printers comprises a ribbon frame made of statically dissipative material and adapted to support a printhead bracket on which a thermal printhead is mounted proximate to a rotating platen. The stat... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6554512 | Printer for printing deformable flat supports and its loader A printer comprises a loader (2) for supports (1) to be printed, a printing device (9) and transfer elements delimiting a series of gripping regions (8) forming a transport path (8A) to lead sequentially the printed supports (1) from the outlet (5) of the... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6540142 | Native XML printer An XML processing system for use in a barcode printer apparatus includes a computer system operatively coupled to the barcode printer apparatus. The computer system further includes an XML processor configured to receive, parse, and process an XML input d... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6540122 | Belt clip for a portable printer A belt clip for a miniature portable printer is provided which enables universal movement (rotation and tilt) of the belt clip with respect to the housing of the portable printer. The belt clip assembly includes a clip portion, a ball connected by a shaft... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6503008 | Print media roll holder with multi-diameter core adapter A print media roll holder includes a multi-diameter core adapter for mounting print media rolls of different core sizes. The roll holder comprises a ring-shaped frame having a base portion provided with a guide rack which is used for positional adjustment... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6491455 | Ribbon tracking system A ribbon tracking system for use in a printer, scanner or the like includes a carbon fiber-based plastic printer wire shroud having a first portion coupled to the printer ribbon frame downstream from the printhead, a second portion spaced apart from and g... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6478488 | Step-stripper roller shaft in an image forming device An image forming device for separating a printable medium from a continuous protective backing strip attached thereto includes a stepped stripper roller shaft encircled by a roller sleeve adapted to press a platen of the device wherein the image forming d... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6431492 | Integrated adjustable core support and medium guide device An integrated adjustable core support and medium guide device comprises a left support member, a right support member substantially parallel to the left support member, and a connecting mechanism coupled between the left and the right support members at o... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6411397 | Computer system for a printer which stores and operates multiple application programs A printer has a computer system which stores and uses multiple application programs. The printer may be a label printer which includes a printing mechanism, and a computer for controlling the printer mechanism and the advancement of label stock for the pr... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6408151 | Card cleaning device A card cleaning device for use in an image forming machine includes a frame adapted for installation into an appropriately configured image forming machine, a bottom card cleaning roller having a shaft removably coupled to the frame and adapted for cleani... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6379058 | System for RF communication between a host and a portable printer A system is provided for RF communication between a host terminal or computer system ("host") and a portable printer through RF signal transmissions. The host has a RF communication interface and is programmed to send and receive data via the interface to... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6364550 | Printer weighing less than two pounds with card reader and encoder A miniature printer is provided with a printer mechanism in a housing. A thermal printhead is fixedly mounted in the mechanism. The mechanism and the housing define a compartment for a roll of paper which is loosely disposed in the housing and is extended... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6315235 | Roll tensioner An image forming device includes a roll tensioner adapted to hold a medium roll rotatably mounted thereon for providing a printable medium strip to the imaging device. The roll tensioner comprises a torsion mechanism exerting torsion to the printable medi... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302604 | Rack and pinion medium roll support A rack and pinion medium roll support includes a support holder, a generally circular shape support shaft perpendicularly coupled to the support holder, and a rack and pinion mechanism, said rack and pinion mechanism comprising a pinion rotatably coupled ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6285845 | Card cleaning device and method of use An improved cleaning system adapted to be incorporated into an image forming device, the improved cleaning system having a roller cartridge having an upper cleaning roller rotatably and removably coupled to a cartridge frame, a lower cleaning roller rotat... | 09/04/2001 |
