THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

摘要

A thermal transfer printer including first and second spool supports each being configured to support a spool of ribbon; a ribbon drive configured to cause movement of ribbon from the first spool support to the second spool support; a printhead for selectively transferring ink from the ribbon to a substrate; and a motor coupled to the printhead and arranged to vary the position of the printhead relative to a surface against which printing is carried out to thereby control the pressure exerted by the printhead on the surface; wherein the printhead is rotatable about a pivot and the motor is arranged to cause rotation of the printhead about the pivot to vary the position of the printhead relative to the surface.