TWO-SIDED THERMAL PRINTER

摘要

Methods of, and apparatus for, two-sided thermal printing comprising direct and/or thermal transfer print means are provided. In one embodiment, a combined direct thermal and thermal transfer printer and related media are disclosed wherein direct thermal printing is provided for on a first media side, and thermal transfer printing is provided on a second media side. In other embodiments, various two-sided thermal transfer printers and media are disclosed wherein thermal transfer printing is provided for on first and second media sides through use of, inter alia, a one- and/or a two-sided thermal transfer ribbon.

主权项

1. A two-sided thermal printer comprising:
a. a first thermal print head on a first side of a media feed path; b. a second thermal print head on a second side of the media feed path, opposite the first side; and c. a first thermal transfer ribbon situated between the first thermal print head and the first side of the media feed path, wherein the first thermal transfer ribbon is adapted to apply a functional coating to a first media side upon activation of the first thermal print head; d. wherein the first thermal transfer ribbon is further situated between the second thermal print head and the second side of the media feed path such that the first thermal transfer ribbon is additionally adapted to apply a functional coating to a second media side upon activation of the second thermal print head.