Thermal print head module and method for using
CA 2559939 A1 · Owner: Pawelka, Gerhard Eduard-Franz · Inventors: Jordan, James M.; Ambrosina, Jesse E.; Pawelka, Gerhard Eduard-Franz
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The present invention relates to a print module (128 130, 134) for use with a , thermal printer. The print module (128 130, 134, 132) includes a carriage (128) including fastening structure, (126) for detachably fastening the carriage (128) to the printer. The carriage (128) is sized and, shaped to receive print heads (130) of various sizes and geometries from any number of, manufacturers. A specific print head (130) is mounted on the carriage (128) along with a, source of non-volatile memory. The source of non-volatile memory contains operational, values characteristic of the specific print head. The operational values can be utilized by the, printer (120) to make operational …
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- Filed February 6, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended February 6, 2018.
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